If two parallel lines are drawn on the left hand top comer of the cheque, it is called 'Crossing', and such a cheque is called a 'Crossed Cheque'. A crossed cheque cannot be uncashed directly at the counter. It has to be deposited in an account with a bank. This makes it safe, as the party to whom the payment is made can be easily identified. Crossing can be 'General Crossing' or 'Special Crossing’.