Writing and Endorsing a Check and Deposit Slip

Second step in deposit slips

Any cash you are depositing goes on the first line

Third step in deposit slips

Any check you want to deposit goes in the second line. Enter check number in clank and amount in boxes.

Signature line

At the bottom right-hand section of the check is the "Signature" line, where you sign the check to make it official and ready for payment. Should be the last thing you complete.

Where are deposit slips found?

Back of checkbook or ask teller or look in bank lobby

Bank name

Directly beneath the "Dollars" field on the left-hand bottom portion of a check is the name, phone number, city, state and ZIP code of the financial institution that issued the check.

Memo

Directly beneath the bank's address, where you can write a short note reminding yourself why the check was written.

Written amount box

Directly underneath the "Pay-To" field is the "Dollars" field which is the amount of the check written in word form.

First step in deposit slips

Fill out date and cash received

Date

Just below the check number you will find the date, which is filled in the day the check is written.

Restrictive endorsement

More secure than blank endorsement. Receiver writes "for deposit only" and account number above his/her signature. Allows the check to only be deposited.

Fourth step in deposit slips

Next line after third step is reserved for more checks on the other side. On this line you list the total from the other side.

Pay-to

On the left side of the check under the address is the "Pay-To", which is the name of the person to whom you are writing the check. This can be a business or company name or the name of an individual. In cases when you're withdrawing money from your bank, you would write "Cash" in this field.

Blank endorsement

Receiver of the check signs his/her name. Anyone can cash or deposit after signature.

Special endorsement

Receiver signs and writes "pay to the order of (fill in person's name)". Allows the check to be transferred to a second party.

Why must you endorse a check?

There must be an endorsement signature on the back of a check to approve it to be deposited or cashed. A check must be endorsed to be deposited.

Check amount box

To the immediate right of the "Pay-To" field s the "Check Amount" box, which indicates the amount of the check you're writing in numerical form.

Name and address

Your name and address are pre-printed on the top left-hand corner of the check.

Subtotal - deposit slips

add up all the checks and cash received

Less cash received

amount of money you would like to receive from the deposit

Routing information

bottom lower left-hand part of a check. series of numbers - the first nine digits represent the financial institution's routing number, which is coded for your specific branch. The numbers in the middle represent your account number and the check number. The check number at the top right and the check number in the last bit have to match.

Account number

the number that identifies the account upon which the payment is drawn. 10 digits.