How to Write a Check For 72 Dollars | Spell $72 on a Check

Need to write a check for $72? Here is an easy step by step guide.

72 Dollar Check

Example of a 72 dollar check

Here is a sample check for 72 dollars. In this example the check is written under a scenario where you need to pay Alice Beck a sum of Seventy-two and 00/100 for home repairs, with the payment date set as January 2nd, 2024.

Quick and Easy Steps to Write a Check for $72

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 Alice Beck. You can write any individual’s or organization’s full name as the recipient.

Write the payee’s name on the 72 dollar check

Step 2: Write the date in MM/DD/YYYY format (For example, 01/02/2024) in the date section at the top right-hand corner.

Write the date on the 72 dollar check

Step 3: Write the amount 72.00 in numbers in the box next to the dollar symbol ($).

Write the amount 72 on the check

Step 4: Below the “Pay to the Order of” line, you have to write the amount in words. For a 72 dollar check, you have to write ‘Seventy-two and 00/100’.

Write the spelling of 72 dollar

If there is excess space next to ‘Seventy-two 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 72 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 home repairs.

Write the purpose of the 72 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 $72 Check with Cents

If you want to write a check for 72 dollars with cents, the process is the same as above. Here is an example of check for 72 dollars with cents:

  • Write “72.50” in the box next to the dollar symbol.
  • Write “Seventy-two and 50/100” on the word line.
72 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 $72 check. Explore our other posts for more check-writing tips.

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