Check at a retail store?

Question

So, today I paid for my purchase at a retail store via check...I don't think the cashier took it correctly. Aren't they supposed to write my information on it? I'm confused...what's going to happen? What/Why do they write that stuff on there for anyways? I'd be grateful if anybody could help fill me in =]

Answer 1

Why didn't you write them before you gave the check?

Answer 2

They are but it is supposed to be for the benefit of the store rather than yours.  The reason they take down info is incase the cheque bounces.  Also, if they did a credit check (by calling) they don't really need to take down your details.  Then, if it bounces the compnay who authorised the cheque will have to pay the store for the amount owing on the cheque.

Answer 3

They should have written your license #, date of birth, the state you are licensed in, and sometimes your phone # if it is not already on there.

Hmmm...I don't know what will happen if they didn't do that, but as long as they validated the check, it will still clear.

Answer 4

They write down your phone number sometimes. DL # and state. That is only added security, it does not affect the processing of the check. It serves as protection to you and the store.