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Rule · CBN · 5 Jan 2021 · BKS/DIR/GEN/02/043

RE: Circular on the Revised Nigeria Cheque Standard (NCS) and Nigeria Cheque Printers Accreditation Scheme (NICPAS)

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issues a circular to banks and cheque printers, clarifying the transition to the new Nigeria Cheque Standard (NCS) and Nigeria Cheque Printers Accreditation Scheme (NICPAS). The CBN emphasizes that only new cheques will be accepted in the clearing system from April 1, 2021, and directs banks to educate their customers to ensure a smooth transition. The extension of the full implementation date to April 1, 2021, is due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the project.

NigeriaCentral Bank of Nigeria

BANKING SERVICES DEPARTN
Tel: +234 9 462 38400, +234 9 462 38445 Email: bksd@cbn.gov.ng Website: www.cbn.gov.ng BKS/DIR/CIR/GEN/02/043 CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA Central Business District, dastral Zone AO P.M.B. 0187. Garki Abuja January 5, 2021 To: All Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Accredited Cheque Printers/Personalisers and Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) RE: CIRCULAR ON THE REVISED NIGERIA CHEQUE STANDARD (NCS) AND NIGERIA CHEQUE PRINTERS ACCREDITATION SCHEME (NICPAS) Please refer to our circular dated 9th December 2020, referenced BKS/DIR/CIR/GEN/02/042 on the above subject. It has come to our notice that some stakeholders interpret the circular differently from the intended purpose. Consequently, it has become imperative for the CBN to issue the following clarifications:

  1. The parallel run, in which old and new cheques are allowed to co-exist, will end on 31st March 2021. Only new cheques will be allowed in the clearing system from 1st April 2021.

  2. Full enforcement of the 2nd edition of the Nigeria Cheque Standard (NCS) and Nigeria Cheque Printers Accreditation Scheme (NICPAS) Version 2.0 will commence 1st April, 2021 and the NCS/NICPAS 2.0. Sanction grid will be fully operational on 1st April, 2021.

  3. All deposit money banks are directed to actively enlighten their customers and ensure necessary provisions are put in place for a smooth migration to the New standard.

  4. The extension of full implementation date from 1st January 2021 to April 1, 2021 is due to outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact it had on the Nigeria Cheque Standard (NCS) and Nigeria Cheque Printers Accreditation Scheme (NICPAS) Version 2.0 Project.

Please, be guided accordingly.
Sam. C. Okojere Director, Banking Services Department

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