You know how checks are numbered sequentially with a 3 digit number? I had a check done in some electronic fashion, but I still have a physical check in my checkbook with the same number. Can I use this check to write another one without any problems?
2006-08-15 03:19:38 · 9 answers · asked by louielouie555 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Who has actually done this? What happened?
2006-08-15 03:43:25 · update #1
yes you can. the number is for your benefit more than the banks. m
2006-08-15 03:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mache 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so. The reason I say this is because even though the first check was electronic, the bank still has record of it being written. If you write a 2nd check under the same number that may cause some issues with your checking acct. Just to verify, call your bank
2006-08-15 03:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by omarion's mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The purpose of an electronic check is to pay for something without the physical check. Once a check number is used, it can't be used anymore. So the transaction is complete using that check number. Go to the next one.
2006-08-15 03:27:30 · answer #3 · answered by Isles1015 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Paul. I doubt that in most cases the bank cares what check number you use... its just an authorization to pay whoever the check was made out to.
In the business world its different. Every day when we write checks, we send a list of the check numbers and their amounts to the bank (its automatically created when we pay bills). That way, nobody can cash one of our checks other than for the amount they were written for.
2006-08-15 03:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by Nobody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The number is for your benefit to help you keep track, nothing else. The numbers on the bottom of the check are what matter*. That and the number inside the box to the right.
*the routing and account numbers. This tells what bank (Bank of NY, Wachovia, Bank of America, etc) and what account to debit.
2006-08-15 03:25:47 · answer #5 · answered by Paul C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have done this on accident and it just showed up as two entries with the same check number on my monthly statement. I would not recommend doing this on purpose.
2006-08-15 03:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by Susan G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you can not. The second one will come back as a bad check.
2006-08-15 03:25:30 · answer #7 · answered by B R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you can't. You should write void on the physical check and shred it.
2006-08-15 04:10:55 · answer #8 · answered by BOB W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, your bank may refuse to honor it.
2006-08-15 03:31:12 · answer #9 · answered by navind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋