For example, a customer might issue a post-dated check to a supplier to ensure that the supplier receives payment on a specific date in the future, such as the due date of an invoice. Similarly, a company might issue a post-dated voucher for the payment of a future expense, such as rent or taxes.

VOUCHER DATE means the date (60) days following the EFFECTIVE DATE and is the date by which the SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR must email the VOUCHERS to CLASS MEMBERS who submit a timely and proper VOUCHER REQUEST.

Whenever a user creates voucher, by default Tally will fetch the voucher date from the last date of entry. When this feature is enabled, the voucher date will be same as system date. change the required date by pressing F2.

Three-year minimum expiry period The law requires that most gift cards or vouchers be sold with a mandatory minimum expiry period of three years.

Some traders print the expiry on the voucher itself, on the packaging, on the website or you can see the policy in the shop. If it is not clear, ask or look for the policy on the website before buying. Expiry dates can vary as the trader decides how long they are valid for. Some sellers can be flexible.

From 1 November 2019, gift cards and vouchers must be sold with a minimum three year expiry period and must clearly show the expiry date. If the card has an earlier expiry date written on it and is sold after this date, consumers will still get the mandatory three-year period.

Loss, expiry and damage The time it takes for a gift voucher to expire is decided by the vendor – our advice is to check the expiry date as soon as you receive it. There aren't any specific laws that say how long a gift voucher or card should last, meaning they could last anywhere from a few months to a few years.