How to write a cheque

Write the name of the payee 1.

Make sure to write the name as close to the start as possible.

2. Write the amount payable in the Box

This section must be numerically and again written as close to the box

line as possible. Include to horizontal lines at the finish of the box.

3. Write the amount payable in words

Conclude this section with the phrase ONLY!

For any queries on cheque writing or other society finance issues please contact the deputy chair

4. Write the date in the top corner

Remember cheques are only valid for 6 months from the date written

before they go stale

5. Sign the cheque in the bottom corner of the

cheque and have your senior treasurer sign

near once they are happy with the expenditure

For any queries on cheque writing or other society finance issues please contact the deputy chair

6. Complete the cheque with ‘A/C Payee only’

and fill in the replica stubble (if you have an older cheque book)

CROSSING CHEQUES: Any cheque crossed with two parallel (or those provided on the

cheque) lines means that the cheque can only be deposited directly into an account

with a bank . This cheque you can effectively protect the cheques you write from

being stolen and cashed by the wrong people!