How to Write a Check For 120 Dollars | Spell $120 on a Check

Need to write a check for $120? Here is an easy step by step guide.

120 Dollar Check

Example of a 120 dollar check

Here is a sample check for 120 dollars. In this example the check is written under a scenario where you need to pay Melinda Gordon a sum of One hundred twenty and 00/100 for childcare, with the payment date set as October 6th, 2024.

Quick and Easy Steps to Write a Check for $120

Step 1: Write the Recipient’s Name on the line next to “Pay to the Order of”. In this scenario, the recipient’s name is Melinda Gordon. You can write any individual’s or organization’s full name as the recipient.

Write the payee’s name on the 120 dollar check

Step 2: Write the date in MM/DD/YYYY format (For example, 10/06/2024) in the date section at the top right-hand corner.

Write the date on the 120 dollar check

Step 3: Write the amount 120.00 in numbers in the box next to the dollar symbol ($).

Write the amount 120 on the check

Step 4: Below the “Pay to the Order of” line, you have to write the amount in words. For a 120 dollar check, you have to write ‘One hundred twenty and 00/100’.

Write the spelling of 120 dollar

If there is excess space next to ‘One hundred twenty and 00/100’, draw a horizontal line to the end of the line.

For your convenience, here is a tool to help you get the correct spelling and format for any amount.

Step 5: Sign your name on the line at the bottom right of the check.

Sign the 120 dollar check

Step 6: In the final and optional step, write the purpose of the check next to the Memo section. In this scenario, the purpose of the check is childcare.

Write the purpose of the 120 dollar check

Explore our comprehensive guide on how to write a check, to confidently fill up any amount of check on your own.

How to Write a $120 Check with Cents

If you want to write a check for 120 dollars with cents, the process is the same as above. Here is an example of check for 120 dollars with cents:

  • Write “120.50” in the box next to the dollar symbol.
  • Write “One hundred twenty and 50/100” on the word line.
120 dollar check with cents

To learn more about writing checks with cents, you can read our article on how to write a check with cents.

This guide provides clear steps to write a $120 check. Explore our other posts for more check-writing tips.

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