Check Writing

Writing Checks is a basic life skill. This skill is not difficult to master and can be learned quickly. This tutorial will show you the parts of a check and how to fill out checks along with a bit of security advice.

Look at Key on right

Image of check from Bank Check (2011).

Key Parts of Check

1 – Date -the day the check is written

2 – Who is being paid - the name of an individual or business

3 – Amount in numbers

4 – Amount in words

5 – Reason for check or other note - a personal note or account number can be helpful for record keeping

6 – Signature

7 – Check number (notice at top right corner and bottom)

8 – Routing number - indicating your bank

9 – Account number - indicating your specific account

Security Tips:

• Never leave checks signed without filling out the rest of the check

• After writing the amount in words, make a slash through the remainder of the line (preventing anyone from changing the amount).

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