You can easily add "A/C Payee Only" stamps or cross out "Or Bearer" automatically.

Specialized cheque printing software often comes with subscription fees or high upfront costs. Most businesses already have Microsoft Excel installed. Utilizing existing software reduces overheads and training time.

| Element | Specification | |---------|----------------| | Cheque size | 6 inches x 2.75 inches (152.4 mm x 69.85 mm) | | Date field position | Top right, approx 0.5" from right edge, 0.75" from top | | Payee line ( “Pay ______”) | Starts 0.8" from left edge, 1.2" from top | | Amount box (numeric) | Right side, 0.5" before right edge, 1.5" from top | | Amount line (text) | Below payee, starting left margin | | Account number / Sort code | Bottom left (MICR line) – usually pre-printed by HSBC |

If you download a free template:

: Excel does not have a built-in function to write out amounts. You must add a VBA "SpellNumber" script

Need to pay 50 vendors at once? An Excel template linked to a database or a simple list allows you to print 50 cheques in 5 minutes, compared to two hours of handwriting.