How to write a Check

1. How to write a Check Presented by: Paridhi Jain Instructions Presentation ENGL393 Harris December 8th, 2009

2. Introduction • Audience: Any individual who has a bank account. • Purpose: To inform the audience of a correct way to write a check. • In an era of ATM check cards, online bill paying and credit cards, the art of writing a check may be lost. • Bad checks often get bounced.

3. Instructions • You will need: • A Check-book • A Pen • Bank account information • Calculator

4. Instructions • Step 1: • Examine your bank account • Make sure you have enough money. • Bounced checks often result in a fee. • Step 2: • Write the Check

5. Step 2: Write the Check 1. Record the Date: Write the Date here

6. Step 2: Write the Check 2. Write the name of the Payee: Record the Payee here

7. Step 2: Write the Check 3. Record the amount you wish to pay in digits: Write the Amount in Digits here

8. Step 2: Write the Check 4. Write out the dollar amount in words: Write the Amount in words here

9. Step 2: Write the Check 5. Write out the dollar amount in words: Write the Amount in words here Draw a line to prevent someone from adding an amount

10. Step 2: Write the Check 6. Sign your name: Sign your name

11. Step 2: Write the Check 7. Record any additional information : Write the reason for issuing a check

12. Instructions • Step 3: • Record the Check • You should keep a record of all checks that you write so that you can check your records against the bank's records when you get your monthly statement . • Step 4: • Calculate your new Balance • Use a calculator to determine how much money you have left in your bank account

13. Tips and Warnings • Write as few checks as possible. • Consult your account balance before writing a check. • Always use a pen. • Write in print rather than script. • Don't write entire account numbers in the memo field. • Keep a record of every check you write.

14. References • "How to Write a Check - A Visual Example of how to Write a Check." Banking and Loans at About.com - Best Ways to Bank - Tips for Borrowers. Web. 08 Dec. 2009. <http://banking.about.com/od/checkingaccounts/ig/How-to-Write-a-Check/5write_a_check_step5_sign_mem.htm>. • "How to Write a Check | eHow.com." EHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles. Web. 08 Dec. 2009. <http://www.ehow.com/how_567_write-check.html>. • "How to Write a Check." Mahalo.com: Human-Powered Search. Web. 08 Dec. 2009. <http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-write-a-check>.

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