How To Write A Check

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Welcome
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How to write a check

• Writing a check is usually seen as the easiest
  thing to do right? Well, yes writing a check is
  easy but still, some people do not know how to
  write a check and they face many types of issues
  and there are a lot of cases filed regarding
  misusing checks which means that there are some
  simple things we fail to notice while writing out
  a check. In this post, we will discuss how to
  write a check accurately and how we can avoid
  mistakes while writing a check.
• Let us first discuss the various parts of a check
  

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• A check is the pillars of the banking industry
  today and plays a very important role in the
  country. Every check contains a check number,
  IFSC code, and MICR. All the banks have almost
  the same format for the checks.
• Check Number - It is a unique number that helps
  to recognize a check. It is often required to
  check the status of the check. It is the
  six-digit number that is written at the bottom
  left-hand corner of the check.
• IFSC code - It is the Indian Financial System
  Code which consists of 11 digit characters and is
  a basic part of the banking system and is printed
  on the check leaf. This code is used to identify
  particular bank branches for transferring funds
  from one bank to another without facing any
  problems or any errors.
• MICR code Full form of MICR is the Magnetic
  Link Character Recognition Code. It is a 9-digit
  code, where the first three digits mean the city,
  the next three means the bank, and the last few
  digits mean the particular branch code. It is
  used to identify the checks easily
• Now lets concentrate on how to write a check

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• Step 1 The first step is to cross the check
  that is to draw two parallel lines at the
  left-hand corner of the check. This is done to
  make sure that no one other than the person to
  whom the check is drawn can get the money. 
• Step 2 Write down the date and write the name
  of the receiver in the Pay column and then write
  the amount in words and always add only at the
  end. Also, put a /-in the rupees in the number
  column. Also, remember not to leave any space in
  between the words or numbers, and in case there
  is any kind of space left then always strike out
  space after writing the words.
• Step 3 Sign the check at the bottom where space
  is provided and ensure not to sign on the MICR
  band.
• Points to Remember
• Never overwrite, scribble or cancel any word and
  then rewrite on a check. In case some mistakes
  have been done then destroy the existing check
  and then rewrite a new check carefully.
• Always keep the records of your checks.
• Do not fold, tear, or staple the check.
• Every time do the same signature on every check
  you use.
• Hope this article helped you all to know about
  how to write a check.

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