How to write numbers on a check

Vickie_ki

When you are writing a check, how do you properly write out the numbers for the amount of money you are writing the check for?

There are a few different ways that you can write out numbers on a check. The most common way is to simply spell out the amount, such as "twenty-three dollars and 45/100." You can also use a fraction, such as "23 45/100." Another way is to use a decimal, such as "23.45."

annie_long

There are a few different ways you can write out numbers on a check. The most common way is to use numerals, but you can also use words.

If you're using numerals, you can write the number out in full (e.g., "1,000") or use a hyphen to indicate the beginning and end of the range (e.g., "1,000-1,500").

If you're using words, you can write the whole number out (e.g., "one thousand") or use a fraction (e.g., "one thousand and fifty").

Here are a few examples:

$1,000

$1,000-$1,500

One thousand dollars

One thousand and fifty dollars

jorge_richardson

To write a check, you'll need to use numbers for the dollar amount and spell out the number if it's under $10 (e.g. eight dollars and thirty-three cents). If the check is for more than $10,000, you'll need to get creative to avoid fraud - one option is to write a check for the exact amount and then attach a note saying the amount in words (e.g. Ten thousand dollars and 00/100).