Writing a check, especially for a... A correctly filled-out check ensures your payment is processed smoothly and protects you from potential fraud. This overview will walk you through each step to ensure every field is completed correctly.
Before you hand over the check, take a moment to review it for any errors. A quick final check can save you from potential headaches down the line.
This is arguably the most important part of the check, as the written-out amount is considered the legal, official amount if there's a discrepancy with the numeric box. This line is typically below the "Pay to the Order of" line and ends with the word "Dollars."
For $1850.00, you should write:
One thousand eight hundred fifty and 00/100