: Marked "Pay to the order of"; identifies the individual or business authorized to receive the funds.
Pre-printed data allows financial institutions to route and process the payment automatically: bank check
: An optional space in the bottom-left for notes, such as a bill account number or the purpose of the payment. : Marked "Pay to the order of"; identifies
: A sequential number (also found in the top-right) for tracking and record-keeping. : A series of numbers at the bottom
: 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.
: 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.
: Located in the top-right corner; indicates when the check was issued.