Check Writing

Which of the following is a good check writing practice

• writing in pencil
• writing in pen
• writing in the middle of the legal line rather than starting at the left margin
• leaving blank lines on your check

The numbers that appear in the lower left hand corner of a personal check are known as the routing numbers.

• True
• False

The number that appears in the right top hand portion of a check is called the _________ number

• personal identification number
• account
• check
• routing

It is not important to include the date when writing a check.

• True
• False

Routing numbers identify the bank where you have an account.

• True
• False

How is the amount written on a check?

• Words only

• numbers only

• Roman Numerals

• Words and numbers

Where does the account holder's name, address,and phone # go ?

• Top left corner

• top right

• wherever you want

• right in the center

What is the purpose of writing a check?

• to give yourself $

• To pay a person or business

• To practice cursive

• To give the bank money

It's okay to use a pencil or marker when writing a check.

• True

• False

The 'memo' section is for your signature.

• True

• False