| Summary: Whether you have your checks or drafts printed by your bank, or mail order or online, you’ll see computer numbers printed across the bottom. Here’s what they’re all about.: |
Nobody likes writing out checks. After all, the more you write, the less money you have. And certainly, not many people pay much attention to checks beyond simply writing them out. But have you ever taken a good look at them? Maybe if you’ve ever made a check-by-phone you’ll be a little familiar with all of those numbers on the bottom of your checks, but otherwise you’re probably in the dark.
Since it’s never a bad idea to know more about your finances, I’ll enlighten you.
At the bottom of the check there’s a row of numbers consisting of the following 14 characters. More on What are those numbers at the bottom of my checks and bank drafts?
