- 1). Put the full monetary amount (spelled out in words) on the top two lines. These two lines cross from left to right, nearly the length of the check. In American checks, this is the spot reserved for writing the name of the merchants or individuals you are paying.
- 2). On the line directly beneath the first two lines (where you wrote out the monetary amount), write the name of the business or person you are paying. You'll see that this is reversed from the American format, in which the payee is first and the dollar amount comes second, directly below the first line.
- 3). Enter the full amount in numbers on the small line directly across from the individual or business name. This is easy to spot, as it's usually a box with the Euro symbol right next to it.
- 4). Write the name of the town, village or city on the line below the numerical dollar amount. The line should be slightly to the left. Keep in mind that this location should be the place where you are buying or paying for the service or product.
- 5). Enter the date of payment in the line directly across from the location. Unlike in the U.S. format, it should be written in day/month/year format (for example, 28/01/2008).
- 6). Don't forget to sign the check. This is in a familiar spot for American check writers: the lower right-hand corner. Sometimes, it's a white signature box; other times it simply appears as a plain box. Also note that, unlike with American checks, there is no memo spot set aside for additional information, such as a note regarding the service or product.
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