check number

Draft's sequential code

A check number is the sequential identifier printed on a personal or business check, typically appearing in the upper right corner and repeated on the MICR line at the bottom.

It helps track payments and reconcile bank statements: The bank asked for the check number to trace the missing deposit.

Also called a cheque number in British English.

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direct deposit · ledger · checkbook · transaction · balance · account balance · serial · sequence · register · stub · carbon copy · void · payee · endorse · clearing · digit · trace · verification

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