Lost Money 7 Smart Ways to Recover Burnt Cash Fast
Lost Money? 7 Smart Ways to Recover Burnt Cash Fast
Lost money – recover lost money – how to get money back – Have you ever wondered how to retrieve your money after it gets burnt, whether at home, in your shop, or at your workplace?
Such unfortunate incidents can be emotionally devastating, leaving victims feeling sad, confused, and frustrated as their hard-earned cash goes up in flames.
If the money is completely reduced to ashes, unfortunately, there’s nothing that can be done. Just know it is lost forever.
However, if only part of the notes is burnt, there’s good news! You may still be able to recover your money.
According to the Bank of Ghana, partially burnt or mutilated currency notes remain legal tender. As long as the serial numbers are visible, you’re eligible to reclaim their value.
Here’s what to do:
Separate the partially burnt notes
Carefully identify and set aside notes that are only partially damaged.
Check for serial numbers
Look for the alphanumeric serial numbers printed on the front of the notes, on both the left and right sides. These are essential for verification.
Visit nearest police station
Take these damaged notes to the nearest police station for an extract report. While writing your statement, don’t forget to input the serial numbers of the notes and total value of the burnt amount you have at the time of filing the report.
Submit to any commercial bank or Bank of Ghana
Take the extract report along with the damaged notes to the Bank of Ghana or any commercial bank. Once verified, your money will be exchanged.
While some banks may not require a police report, it is strongly recommended to obtain one to avoid complications.
Fire victims can heave a sigh of relief with this process. However, it is important to remember that large sums of money should be stored securely, preferably in a bank.
Individuals and businesses are also encouraged to explore digital alternatives such as mobile money and electronic banking to reduce the risk of losing cash in fire-related incidents.
SA/EB
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
