When writing a cheque, invoice or contract, the amount must be written out correctly in words. Enter the number, pick a currency and instantly get the amount in English, French and Arabic.
It supports decimals with currency subunits (cents, centimes, halalas, fils, millimes), the “… only” cheque format, and correct Arabic number–noun agreement.
How to use it
- Enter a number or amount, with decimals if needed.
- Choose a currency or “No currency”.
- Enable cheque format if needed, then copy the text you need.
Features
- Three languages at once.
- 10 currencies with subunits.
- Correct Arabic grammar for counted nouns.
- Cheque format in each language.
- Up to 999 trillion.
Tip: Write the amount in full without gaps that would allow additions, and check the text before signing any official document.
Why write amounts in words?
Writing amounts in words on cheques, contracts and invoices prevents tampering, like adding a zero, and removes ambiguity from badly written digits. In many legal systems, when the figure and the words on a cheque differ, the amount in words prevails — so it must be right.
Examples in English and French
| Number | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | twenty-one | vingt et un |
| 80 | eighty | quatre-vingts |
| 1,250.50 | one thousand two hundred fifty and 50/100 | mille deux cent cinquante et 50 centimes |
Cheque-writing tips
- Start at the beginning of the line and draw a line through the remaining space so nothing can be added.
- Use “only” / “Arrêté à la somme de” where documents require it.
- Check that the figure and the words match before signing.
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