How to write a check for $1,200
Write 1,200.00 in the amount box and “One thousand two hundred and 00/100” on the line below it, then draw a line to the word DOLLARS.
Jordan Smith123 Main Street · Springfield, IL 62701
Your Bank
1024
DATE 10/31/2026
PAY TO THE
ORDER OFRiverside Supply Co.
ORDER OFRiverside Supply Co.
$ **1,200.00
One thousand two hundred and 00/100 ********DOLLARS
MEMO Invoice 2041
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
Step by step
- Date (top right): today’s date, for example 10/31/2026.
- Pay to the order of: the exact name of the person or business you are paying.
- Amount box: 1,200.00, written right next to the dollar sign.
- Amount in words: One thousand two hundred and 00/100, then a line to DOLLARS.
- Memo: optional, such as an invoice or account number.
- Signature: sign the way your bank has it on file.
Tips for this amount
- Use a comma in the box: 1,200.00. It makes the amount harder to alter.
- “Twelve hundred” is also accepted, but “One thousand two hundred” is the standard form banks expect.
- Start writing at the far left of each line and draw a line through the empty space to DOLLARS.
- Words win. If the numbers and the words differ, the bank pays the amount in words (UCC § 3-114).
Skip the handwriting: type the payee and amount, and CheckWriter prints the words and the whole check on blank stock or pre-printed checks.
Print a $1,200 checkWith cents
| Amount | In words |
|---|---|
| $1,200.05 | One thousand two hundred and 05/100 |
| $1,200.50 | One thousand two hundred and 50/100 |
| $1,200.99 | One thousand two hundred and 99/100 |
Questions
How do I write $1,200 in words on a check?
One thousand two hundred and 00/100. The fraction shows the cents; 00/100 means no cents.
Can I write “no/100” instead of “00/100”?
Yes. Both mean zero cents and banks accept either. Some people write xx/100.
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