Need to write a check for $18? Here is an easy step by step guide.
18 Dollar Check
Here is a sample check for 18 dollars. In this example the check is written under a scenario where you need to pay Ian Burton a sum of Eightteen and 00/100 for renovation costs, with the payment date set as August 20th, 2024.
Quick and Easy Steps to Write a Check for $18
Step 1: Write the Recipient’s Name on the line next to “Pay to the Order of”. In this scenario, the recipient’s name is Ian Burton. You can write any individual’s or organization’s full name as the recipient.
Step 2: Write the date in MM/DD/YYYY format (For example, 08/20/2024) in the date section at the top right-hand corner.
Step 3: Write the amount 18.00 in numbers in the box next to the dollar symbol ($).
Step 4: Below the “Pay to the Order of” line, you have to write the amount in words. For a 18 dollar check, you have to write ‘Eightteen and 00/100’.
If there is excess space next to ‘Eightteen and 00/100’, draw a horizontal line to the end of the line.
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Step 5: Sign your name on the line at the bottom right of the 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 renovation costs.
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How to Write a $18 Check with Cents
If you want to write a check for 18 dollars with cents, the process is the same as above. Here is an example of check for 18 dollars with cents:
- Write “18.50” in the box next to the dollar symbol.
- Write “Eightteen and 50/100” on the word line.
To learn more about writing checks with cents, you can read our article on how to write a check with cents.
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