When depositing checks, which number do you use to identify the check?

Question

On a deposit slip it will say "list checks separately." What are you supposed to use? Name, check number, routing number (if that's what it's called)?

Answer 1

you list the amount of money in the 2nd column (the one that lines up at the bottom w/ sub-total. If there is another column in front of that, you put the check number, usually found in the top right hand corner...It's the literal check number. If you look at your own, you'll see them numbered 100-200 or whatever.

Answer 2

Listing the checks separately is for you to maintain good records of your deposits. I feel the best to use is the name of the person / business name who is giving you the money so if needed you could research your deposits easier. You can also use the check number - but when trying to find one paticular item deposited - your more likely to remember who gave you the item rather than the check number of the item they gave you.

If you have any other questions involving the deposit slip - ask your bank when making your deposit - they will tell you what they would prefer.

Answer 3

check number or by what check is for/who from

I list rent #1, rent #2

Answer 4

Normally I don't ever remember getting a deposit slip back (just a receipt), so all that matters for the deposit slip is the amount of each check, how much you want back if any, and total.

If you need some accounting of what each deposit check is for and your deposit slips do not have carbon copies, you should do that elsewhere in your records.