READING A CHECK

Line A shows the account holder's name. On this sample check, Tracy Smith is the account holder.

Line B is used for the payee's name. If you are writing a check to the electric company, then the electric company is the payee.

Line C shows the name of the bank. On this sample check, the bank name is Bank of Imagination, located in Fullerton, California.

Line D is the memo line. On this line, a person can write a note or an account number of a bill to be paid.

Line E is the international bank number. This number is written on deposit slips.

Line F is used for the date of the check. It's important to write the date when writing a check.

Line G is for writing the dollar amount in words. For example, "Fifty-nine and 64/100s".

Line H is for the signature of the account holder. On this sample check, only Tracy Smith may sign the check.

Line I is the bank account number. On this sample check, the account number is 123-456-7.

Line J is the check number. On this sample check, the check number is 0301.

Line K is for writing the dollar amount in numbers. For example, "$52.64"