Check: Bank

: An optional space in the bottom-left for notes, such as a bill account number or the purpose of the payment.

: Located in the bottom-right; the check is only valid once signed by the account holder. Technical & Coded Information

: A series of numbers at the bottom printed in magnetic ink: Routing Number : A nine-digit code identifying your bank. Account Number : Identifies your specific checking account. bank check

: The legal and official amount written out in words (e.g., "One hundred fifty and 50/100"). Banks prioritize this line if there is a discrepancy with the numerical box.

: Marked "Pay to the order of"; identifies the individual or business authorized to receive the funds. : An optional space in the bottom-left for

: The name and logo of the issuing financial institution.

: Your name and registered address (top-left). Account Number : Identifies your specific checking account

These are the fields you manually fill out to authorize a payment: