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Before writing a check, you’ll need to have a checking account with sufficient funds to cover the amount of the check. Then, here are the steps to fill one out.

Learning how to write a check can prevent costly mistakes. Follow this step-by-step guide so you can avoid any errors.

Check amount (written out). Below the “Pay to the Order of” line, write out the check amount in words.

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In a world where you can pay someone with the click of a button, writing checks may seem outdated. Yet there are times when writing a check is the easiest way — or the only way — to pay for goods or ...

How Do You Write Large Numbers in Words on a Check? Knowing how to write numbers in words on a check is even more important if you write larger checks.

To write a check with cents, be sure to put the cents amount over 100. If the dollar amount is a round number, still include “and 00/100” for additional clarity.

In this space, write out in words the dollar amount of the check you want to write, along with the phrase "and xx/100" where you'll fill in the "xx" with the number of cents in the payment.