We had a cashier's check made out to one of our customers for a bid bond; they now returned it. What do we need to write on the back of the check in order to deposit it back into our account?
There isn't a hard and fast rule on how to handle the return and cancellation of an unused cashier's check. A common statement placed in the endorsement section of such a check is "Not used for intended purpose," followed by the signature of the remitter or bank official.
The proper way to return the unused cashier's check is whatever way the issuing bank prefers. Contact the bank (preferably the branch where the check was purchased) and ask your question there. Then proceed, using the bank's guidance.
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There isn't a hard and fast rule on how to handle the return and cancellation of an unused cashier's check. A common statement placed in the 