Writing a check is an easy process that anyone can do. It can be completed in just six simple steps!
As long as you have a checking account and money in the bank, you can write a check to pay your bills, give money as a gift, or pay for classes.
On this page, you’ll find an example check image and then related steps to walk you through the simple process. Continue reading below to get the details!
Written check example image
The numbers in this image correlate to the steps below.
How to write a check
The numbers of the steps correlate to the image above.
- Write the date in the upper-right corner.
- This could be today’s date or a future date if delaying a deposit. A check cannot be deposited before the listed date.
- This could be today’s date or a future date if delaying a deposit. A check cannot be deposited before the listed date.
- In the Pay to the order of line, enter the name of the recipient.
- This can be an individual or company.
- This can be an individual or company.
- In the Dollars line, write out the amount of the check.
- For example, Eighty seven dollars and fifty seven cents OR Eighty seven dollars and ——–57/100. See the image for example.
- For example, Eighty seven dollars and fifty seven cents OR Eighty seven dollars and ——–57/100. See the image for example.
- In the $ box, write the monetary/numerical amount.
- For example, 87.57.
- For example, 87.57.
- In the FOR line, add a note or memo.
- This is an optional field. You can also put an account number here if paying a bill.
- This is an optional field. You can also put an account number here if paying a bill.
- In the line on the bottom-right corner, sign your first and last name.
- A check cannot be cashed by the recipient if it is not signed.
How to write a check (Guide with images)
The numbered steps here correlate to the image below.
Step 1 – Write the date in the upper-right corner.
This could be today’s date or a future date if delaying a deposit. A check cannot be deposited before the listed date.
Step 2 – In the ‘Pay to the order of’ line, enter the name of the recipient.
This can be an individual or company.
Step 3 – In the ‘Dollars’ line, write out the amount of the check.
For example, Eighty seven dollars and fifty seven cents OR Eighty seven dollars and ——–57/100. See the image for example.
Step 4 – In the $ box, write the monetary/numerical amount.
For example, 87.57.
Step 5 – In the ‘FOR’ line, add a note or memo.
This is an optional field. You can also put an account number here if paying a bill.
Step 6 – In the line on the bottom-right corner, sign your first and last name.
A check cannot be cashed by the recipient if it is not signed.
Order checks
You can go to your bank to order more checks if you run out.
There’s also many third-party sites that are a cost effective method of ordering checks. Just run a search for ‘order checks’ to find reputable sites.
You can even visit Amazon to order personalized checks today!