1. to convert a check, money order, or other financial instrument into cash
Usage: primarily British

Examples

• She went to the bank to encash her paycheck.
• The store refused to encash the foreign money order.
• You can encash traveler’s checks at most hotels.
• He needed to encash the dividend check before it expired.
• The post office will encash postal orders during business hours.
• They charge a small fee to encash third-party checks.