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PricingAboutSupportWriting a Check in Hebrew
Enter an amount and get it spelled out in Hebrew words, in the right gender, plus a filled-in preview of every field on an Israeli check.
Written on the check as 13/09/2026.
אלף מאתיים וחמישים שקלים חדשים בלבד
Field by Field
תאריך (date) is written day/month/year. לפקודת (to the order of) is the payee's name, exactly as they'd present ID for it. The amount box holds the digits; the line under it holds the same amount spelled out in words, ending in בלבד ("only"), which is what stops anyone from altering the amount after you sign. A crossed check, marked למוטב בלבד between two diagonal lines, can only go into the named payee's own bank account.
Post-dated checks are ordinary in Israel: a landlord, school or supplier will often take a stack of checks dated one per month rather than a single payment, and a bank will typically hold a check until its written date before clearing it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the amount written out in words at all?
The words line is the check's legal amount; the digits in the box are there for convenience and for the bank's scanning system, but if the two ever disagree, the words govern. Writing "בלבד" (only) at the end blocks anyone from adding digits or words after your signature.
Why do dates go day first?
Israel, like most of the world outside the US, writes dates day/month/year, so 13/09/2026 is the 13th of September, not the 9th of March. Writing the month name in words avoids any doubt.
Is a post-dated check normal in Israel?
Yes, very. Paying in installments with a set of post-dated checks, one per month, is routine for rent, tuition, and large purchases; a bank will not usually cash a check before its written date.
What does "למוטב בלבד" mean when a check is crossed?
Crossing a check (two diagonal lines with "למוטב בלבד," to the beneficiary only) means it can only be deposited into the named payee's own account, not cashed over the counter or endorsed to someone else. Most checkbooks come pre-crossed.