How to Writing a Check : A Step by Step Guide

In this Post you learn about How to witing a Check method step by step, Let’s Start.

What is Check ?

A Check is written order from an account holder directing their bank to pay a specific amount of money from their account to another person’s account or in cash.

Also read this : How to Open a Bank Account


Which details include in a Check ?

check include details like your name, amount and date of transaction etc.. check are often used as a method of payment in buisness transactions, although their use has declined with rise of digital payment and online banking.


Before Writing the check

How to Fill a Check

Make sure that it’s really somthing your need to do because writing a check is cumbersome, and it’s not the fastest way to move money.


How to fill out a Check

  1. Current date : Write the current date in Date Column, usually top right corner you will find date coumn. you can also post date the check but that does not always work the way think it well.
  2. Payee : on the line that says “pay to ther order of “Write the name of Person or Orgainisation you are paying” you may have to ask “whom do i make the check out to ” if you are not sure what to write because this information need to be accurate.
  3. amount : Write the amount in Numeric form in right hand side.
  4. Amount in Words : write out the amount using word to avoid fraud and confusion. this will be the officail amount of your payment.
  5. Signature : sign the chekc legible on the line in the bottom right corner use the same name and signature on file at your bank. this step is very essential.


Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can i wite a check to yourself.
Ans : Yes

2. When should I sign thec Check ?

Ans : Do nt sign a Check untill you have filled in ” pay to the order of ” Section.

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