-
Check Personalization
-
There are 5 lines available for you information
on your personal checks. Check personalization may include your
name, spouse's name, address, and optional information such as your
phone number or driver's license number.
-
Bank Information
-
Your bank's name must appear on your checks, but
your bank's address is optional. Refer to your existing checks to
determine what information should be included here.
-
Cut / Monogram area
-
If your check design allows it, you may select an
optional cut or monogram to appear to the left of your check personalization.
-
Over Signature Text Area
-
Many check designs allow for a personalized message
above the signature line on your personal checks.
-
Bank Routing Number
-
The first number in the MICR line at the bottom
of your check is your bank's routing number. It is 9 digits long
and always starts with 0, 1, 2 or 3.
-
Bank Account Number
-
Your bank account number may appear before or after
your check number in your check's MICR line.
-
Check Number
-
The sequential number for your checks appears in
both the MICR line at the bottom of your checks and the upper right
corner of your checks. This number allows you to keep track of the
checks you write.
-
Signature Line
-
The account owner endorses the signature line on
the bottom of a personal check to authorize its use.
-
Your Check's "Pay To" Line
-
The "Pay To" line is where you identify
the person/business to whom the check is written.
-
Dollars Box
-
The "Dollars" box is where you write the
numeric amount of the check. It is written out additionally on the
amount line (see below), which is below the "Pay To"
line on the check.
-
Amount Line
-
This line is provided for you to write out the amount
of your check.
-
Fraction
-
The fraction on your check is used to identify your
bank.
-
Padlock Icon
-
This icon references security features which have
been included on your personal checks to help your bank identify
check fraud. These security features are described on the back of
your checks.
