How to Write US Bank Checks

1 – DATE: Date the check is being issued. The date must be in American format (mm/dd/yyyy).

2 – PAY TO THE ORDER OF: Name of the person or company to which the check is being issued.

3 – $: Amount of the check in US Dollars in numerals. Attention to the formatting of US values, according to the following examples:

• $10.00
• $100.00
• $1,000.00
• $10,000.00

4 – Full amount of the check in US Dollars, in English. Attention: the word ‘dollars’ is already printed on the check; it is not necessary to repeat it. The amount in words must contain cents, according to the following examples:

• $100.00 – One hundred and 0/100
• $130.45 – One hundred thirty and 45/100
• $1,000.10 – One thousand and 10/100

5 – Signature of the issuer of the check. It is important that the signature matches the signature registered with the bank.

6 – MEMO: Optional field. It can be used if you want to add some information about the payment or just as a reminder for personal control.

Examples:

• Monthly rent
• July electric bill
• Insurance