Use a blue or black pen
Write the date in the top right corner in DD/MM/YYYY format
Write the name of the payee on the line starting with “Pay”
Write the amount in figures in the box on the right
Write the amount in words on the line below the payee name
Add “Only” after the amount in words
Leave no blank spaces in the amount field
Sign the cheque exactly as per your bank records
Do not overwrite, cut, or use correction fluid
Cross the cheque if you want it to be deposited into a bank account
Fill in the cheque carefully and legibly
Ensure the cheque is within its validity period
Keep the cheque book and cheque number details safe