Issuing a check that cannot be paid due to insufficient funds is considered prima facie evidence of intent to defraud unless the amount is paid within 5 days of notice. A bounced check can result in fines up to 200,000 pesos and prosecution for estafa under the Revised Penal Code in addition to criminal liability under the Bouncing Checks Law. Dishonored checks due to a closed account or stop payment order are also considered insufficient funds.
Issuing a check that cannot be paid due to insufficient funds is considered prima facie evidence of intent to defraud unless the amount is paid within 5 days of notice. A bounced check can result in fines up to 200,000 pesos and prosecution for estafa under the Revised Penal Code in addition to criminal liability under the Bouncing Checks Law. Dishonored checks due to a closed account or stop payment order are also considered insufficient funds.
Issuing a check that cannot be paid due to insufficient funds is considered prima facie evidence of intent to defraud unless the amount is paid within 5 days of notice. A bounced check can result in fines up to 200,000 pesos and prosecution for estafa under the Revised Penal Code in addition to criminal liability under the Bouncing Checks Law. Dishonored checks due to a closed account or stop payment order are also considered insufficient funds.
Issuing a check that cannot be paid due to insufficient funds is considered prima facie evidence of intent to defraud unless the amount is paid within 5 days of notice. A bounced check can result in fines up to 200,000 pesos and prosecution for estafa under the Revised Penal Code in addition to criminal liability under the Bouncing Checks Law. Dishonored checks due to a closed account or stop payment order are also considered insufficient funds.
The making, drawing, and issuance of a check payment of which is
refused by the drawee because of insufficient funds in or credit with such bank, when presented within 90 days from the date of the check, shall be prima facie evidence of knowledge of such insufficiency of funds or credit unless such maker or drawer pays the holder the amount due, or makes arrangements for payment in full by the drawee of such check within five banking days after receiving notice that the drawee has not paid such check.
Credit is an arrangement or understanding with the bank for the
payment of a check.
The maximum fine that can be imposed on the accused in case of
conviction is P200,000.
A person who issued a bouncing check may also be prosecuted for.
estafa punishable under the Revised Penal Code, aside from being criminally liable under BP 22.
If a check was dishonored due to a stop payment order, the drawee
bank is obliged to explicitly state in the notice of dishonor whether or not there are sufficient funds had there been no stop payment order.
A check that was dishonored due to a closed account is also a check