How to Write a Check for $800.00
Follow these simple steps to write a check for $800.00 (Eight Hundred dollars).
BANK NAME
1234 Bank Street
City, State 12345
Date
12/25/2024
PAY TO THE ORDER OF
Eight Hundred and 00/100 -----
MEMO
SIGNATURE
Step 1: Write the Date
Write today's date (12/25/2024) in the upper right corner of the check.
Step 2: Write the Payee's Name
Write the name of the person or company you're paying on the "Pay to the Order of" line.
Step 3: Write the Amount in Numbers
Write "$800.00" in the box on the right side of the check.
Step 4: Write the Amount in Words
Write "Eight Hundred and 00/100" on the line below the payee's name.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Incorrect Amount Format
Don't write "$800.00.00" - the decimal and cents are only written once.
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Leaving Spaces
Don't leave gaps in the amount line - fill empty space with a line (-----).
Previous Amount
$700.00
Current Amount
$800.00
Next Amount
$900.00