- The account holder of the check placed a stop payment.
- The person who wrote the check forgot to/didn't sign it or an unauthorized person signed the check.
- A special condition for a check, such as two signatures, was not fulfilled.
Why would a check says refer to maker?
In addition to the three reasons mentioned above, "refer to maker" can be used if: The account holder of the check placed a stop payment. The person who wrote the check forgot to/didn't sign it or an unauthorized person signed the check. A special condition for a check, such as two signatures, was not fulfilled.Apr 4, 2019
What happens if you redeposit a check?
If you accidentally double deposit a check, once the bank finds out, the money from your second deposit will be deducted from your account. If you don't have enough to cover the deduction, and it appears you are knowingly committing fraud, that's when legal or other problems could start.Jul 24, 2014