Xerox 6180N Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide  - Page 49

Document design Account Title area Date check number, Fractional Routing and Transit Number area Payee and Amount in Words area Convenience Amount area Drawee Institution and Memo area Signature area MICR clear band and MICR line area Figure 4-1. Typical U. S. personal check document design layout Amount lines The amount of the check is also required. In order to prevent tampering, the amount should appear twice on the check. The amount that is written in numerals is called the "Convenience Amount," while the amount that is entered as text is the "Amount in Words." ANSI standards specify the location of the Convenience Amount for all styles of checks, and this standard is followed throughout the world. The area may be highlighted by the use of preprinted boxes and must include a dollar symbol ($). For completed checks, the box around the Convenience Amount field should be retained to aid in locating this data. NOTE: The Xerox MICR fonts contain a dollar symbol, which is acceptable for all applications. The area for the Amount in Words is normally located left of the Convenience Amount, but may be above it or below it. For completed checks, the line for entering the Amount in Words may be omitted. Payee line The payee area of the check provides a line for the purpose of entering the name of the payee. The line is often preceded by the words "PAY TO THE ORDER OF." For completed checks, this line may be omitted, because the payee information is already present. Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide 4-3