How do you fill out a check?

The check is a type of money order, on which it is placed leaving the action to pay in writing. It is signed by the bank account holder in the name of the beneficiary.

The steps for filling out a check are fairly simple, although you'll need some information to complete it. Remember that there are a few factors you'll need to consider in order for your check to be valid and able to be cashed.

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How to fill out a check? Step guide

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Here's a step-by-step guide to filling out a check correctly. Keep in mind that the checkbook must be delivered by the bank or entity where you have a bank account with funds.

Also remember that if you want to send remittances with Félix Pago, only payments by debit card, credit card or bank transfer are accepted as a means of payment. Checks are not accepted.

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Step 1

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Complete the date: first the day, then the month (both day and month are written with two digits) and finally the year (written with four digits).

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Step 2

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If it's a check “the bearer”, you'll have to fill in the space with that name. Otherwise, you'll need to fill it with the Full name and last name of the payee of the check. Fill the remaining space in the line with a straight line.

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Step 3

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You must fill in the spaces provided for Amount of 2 ways: there is a space to fill in the amount in numerals, and a line to complete the amount in letters. Both amounts must match. Fill the remaining space with a line, so that no one can fill it in with other numbers.

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Step 4

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Sign the check.

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Step 5

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Endorse the check. On the back of the document, there is a space for endorsement. You will need to fill in the first space with the title “Property Endorsement”. In the next space you sign it, and finally complete it with the name, address, telephone number and signature of the payee of the check.

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Who is the person who should fill out a check?

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The person who must fill out the check must be the bank account holder from which the amount of the check will be deducted. It is also called “swivel”.

Sometimes, it can also be the school whoever issues and signs the check to a third party.

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What are the 7 types of checks available?

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Checks have different characteristics, and based on this, they can be classified under different names. These are:

• To the carrier: It is a check where no name is indicated. The payee can present it to the bank and collect it.
• Nominative: Unlike the previous one, this type of check does bear the name of the person authorized to cash it.
• Crossed: It is a check crossed by two parallel lines on one of the edges, and which indicates that it cannot be cashed at the counter, it can only be deposited in a bank account.
• No to the order: these are checks that cannot be endorsed to third parties, that is, they must be collected exclusively by the beneficiary to whom it was issued.
• Certified or Conformed: It has a signature or seal from the bank that guarantees that there are sufficient funds in the issuer's account to pay the check.
• Traveller: are issued in foreign currency for use as a means of payment abroad. To obtain them, it is not necessary to have a bank account, they can simply be purchased for an amount equivalent to the amount they represent.
• Banking: in this case, the issuer of the check is the same bank, which will sign and pay the check.