Thursday, March 24, 2016

How to Write a Check

Writing checks used to be a habit for many people. But with the advent of debit cards, online banking and mobile payments, it has become a bit of a lost art.

If you find yourself needing to write a check, here’s a step-by-step guide that should make it easy.



Next steps

Now that you know how to write checks, make sure you don’t overpay for them when your supply runs out. That may mean looking beyond your bank or credit union. Consider all your options to find the cheapest checks available.

While you’re at it, compare your account to the best checking accounts on the market. You may find that it’s time for a change.

Graphic by Michael Belen. Tony Armstrong is a staff writer at NerdWallet, a personal finance website. Email: tony@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @tonystrongarm.

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