How do I write an amount in words on a cheque?

Use the English currency line, for example “One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents”, which is the wording banks expect.

What are the Chinese financial numerals for?

Invoices, cheques and expense claims in China must use 壹贰叁… with 元角分 so amounts cannot be altered; the tool applies the zero and “整” rules automatically.

How are decimals spelled out?

In the English words line the digits after the point are read one by one, for example 1.05 becomes “one point zero five”.

How large a number is supported?

Any value with an absolute value below 10^16, which covers everyday invoices and contracts.

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🈶Number to Words Converter - English Words, Currency and Chinese Uppercase

Type an amount and get it spelled out: English words, an English currency phrase for contracts and cheques, Chinese numerals, and the Chinese financial uppercase form that invoices and expense claims require, plus the number with thousands separators.

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How to use Number to Words

1Type a number such as 1234.56
2Read the English, currency and Chinese forms side by side
3Copy the line you need

FAQ

How do I write an amount in words on a cheque?: Use the English currency line, for example “One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents”, which is the wording banks expect.
What are the Chinese financial numerals for?: Invoices, cheques and expense claims in China must use 壹贰叁… with 元角分 so amounts cannot be altered; the tool applies the zero and “整” rules automatically.
How are decimals spelled out?: In the English words line the digits after the point are read one by one, for example 1.05 becomes “one point zero five”.
How large a number is supported?: Any value with an absolute value below 10^16, which covers everyday invoices and contracts.