Based on your financial expertise, provide your response or viewpoint on the given financial question or topic. The response format is open.

Cashing a cheque on behalf of someone else
If the cheque is not crossed, then your friend can write "payable to [your name]" above his signature when he endorses it. If it is crossed, you'll have to deposit it into his account. Given that one can deposit cheques at ATMs, this shouldn't require his presence. Just make sure he endorses it before you leave! It also might take a few more days to clear.