How To Write A Check For 2000

How to write a check

Writing a check for the first time can be a challenge... but it doesn't need to be! All you need is your checkbook, a pen and your checkbook register. Here is how you can write a check in just a few, quick steps:

Date Line. In the upper right-hand corner, you will write the date you are making payment or the agreed upon date when the payee is authorized to cash your check.
"Pay To The Order Of" Line. This is where you will write the name of the person, business or organization you are making payment to. As a best practice, it's always best to write out the full name of the payee instead of abbreviations or acronyms.
The Blank Line and Empty Box. The blank line in the middle of the check is for you to write out the amount of dollars and cents in words, for example "One hundred thirty-five & 50/100". The box to the right of this line is where you write the numerical value of payment, so in this case, "135.50".
"For" Line. This optional line is where you can make note of what the payment is for, such as "car payment" or "charitable donation".
Signature Line. In the bottom right corner, this line is where you, being one of the named individuals on the account, sign your name and authorize payment.
Once you've written your check, we recommend either using duplicate checks (where you have a carbon copy of the check you've just written) or recording the transaction in a checkbook register to track the payment when you balance your checkbook.

How To Write A Check

Learn How to Write and Deposit a Check

How To Write A Check Video Transcript

Did you know checks are still a relevant form of payment with billions written every year, yet not everyone knows how to write or deposit one into their account? Don't worry, we will show you. First, write the date in the upper right-hand corner. Then write the name of the person or business you're making the check out to. Write the dollar amount in the small box and then spell it out in the dollars line directly below the pay to the order of line. If space remains, draw a line to prevent tampering. Sign your name on the bottom right-hand line. You can also include a note for you or the payee on the memo line, or just leave it blank. If you make a mistake, void the check and start again. On the bottom of the check, you'll see the financial institution's routing number and your account number. You'll need both if you plan to set up direct deposit or electronic payments, plus the check number that will show up on your account statement.

Once you receive a check, you have a couple options. You can bring the check to your financial institution to cash or you can deposit it into your account. To cash your check at your financial institution, flip it over and sign the back in the designated area. To deposit your check into your account, write for deposit only and sign it.

If available, you can also use your financial institution's mobile app to mobile deposit your check. It is easy to do with these few steps. Sign the back of your check in the designated area and write for mobile deposit at your financial institution's name below your signature. Or if available, check the box on your signature and add your financial institution's name and the date. After you fill out the back of the check, simply follow the instructions on your financial institutions app. It can be as simple as taking a picture of the front and back of the check. Once you are finished, write mobile deposit and the date on the front of the check. Make sure to keep your check for at least five days to make sure the transaction post to your account, and then you can destroy it. If mobile deposit is not available, you can stop by an ATM or your financial institution, and then you're done. Easy, right?

For your reference, the below table contains the spelling of additional numbers that can be found when writing your check:

0	zero
1	one
2	two
3	three
4	four
5	five
6	six
7	seven
8	eight
9	nine
10	ten
11	eleven
12	twelve
13	thirteen
14	fourteen
15	fifteen
16	sixteen
17	seventeen
18	eighteen
19	nineteen

20	twenty
21	twenty‑one
22	twenty‑two
23	twenty‑three
24	twenty‑four
25	twenty‑five
26	twenty‑six
27	twenty‑seven
28	twenty‑eight
29	twenty‑nine
30	thirty
31	thirty‑one
32	thirty‑two
33	thirty‑three
34	thirty‑four
35	thirty‑five
36	thirty‑six
37	thirty‑seven
38	thirty‑eight
39	thirty‑nine

40	forty
41	forty‑one
42	forty‑two
43	forty‑three
44	forty‑four
45	forty‑five
46	forty‑six
47	forty‑seven
48	forty‑eight
49	forty‑nine
50	fifty
51	fifty‑one
52	fifty‑two
53	fifty‑three
54	fifty‑four
55	fifty‑five
56	fifty‑six
57	fifty‑seven
58	fifty‑eight
59	fifty‑nine

60	sixty
61	sixty‑one
62	sixty‑two
63	sixty‑three
64	sixty‑four
65	sixty‑five
66	sixty‑six
67	sixty‑seven
68	sixty‑eight
69	sixty‑nine
70	seventy
71	seventy‑one
72	seventy‑two
73	seventy‑three
74	seventy‑four
75	seventy‑five
76	seventy‑six
77	seventy‑seven
78	seventy‑eight
79	seventy‑nine

80	eighty
81	eighty‑one
82	eighty‑two
83	eighty‑three
84	eighty‑four
85	eighty‑five
86	eighty‑six
87	eighty‑seven
88	eighty‑eight
89	eighty‑nine
90	ninety
91	ninety‑one
92	ninety‑two
93	ninety‑three
94	ninety‑four
95	ninety‑five
96	ninety‑six
97	ninety‑seven
98	ninety‑eight
99	ninety‑nine

100	one hundred
200	two hundred
300	three hundred
400	four hundred
500	five hundred
600	six hundred
700	seven hundred
800	eight hundred
900	nine hundred
1,000	one thousand
2,000	two thousand
3,000	three thousand
4,000	four thousand
5,000	five thousand
6,000	six thousand
7,000	seven thousand
8,000	eight thousand
9,000	nine thousand
10,000	ten thousand
100,000	one hundred thousand

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