How to Write a Check

How should Jane have written the $ in the box? (a)  

• She should have left it blank

• You can't tell based on the check.

What is the first step in writing a check?

• Write the date

• Sign the check

• Fill in the payee's name

• Enter the amount

Which part of a check indicates who will receive the money?

• The date line

• The payee line

• The signature line

• The memo line

What should you write in the 'Memo' line of a check?

• The date

• The reason for the payment

• The payee's name

• The amount

Where do you sign a check?

• On the back

• On the memo line

• On the signature line

• On the payee line

What is the purpose of the 'Amount in words' line on a check?

• To confuse the bank

• To verify the numerical amount

• To provide a space for notes

• To indicate the date

Which of the following is NOT a part of a check?

• Payee line

• Date line

• Signature line

• Barcode line

What should you do if you make a mistake on a check?

• Tear it up

• Use white-out

• Cross it out and initial

• Ignore it

What is the correct way to write the amount of $150.25 on a check?

• One hundred fifty and 25/100

• One hundred fifty point twenty-five

• One hundred fifty dollars and twenty-five cents

• One hundred fifty dollars and 25/100

Why is it important to write the amount in words on a check?

• To make it look fancy

• To prevent fraud

• To fill up space

• To confuse the payee