You will need to fill out a deposit slip to deposit a deposit or check into your bank account. Filling out a deposit slip is just like writing a check. You must write specific information in specific fields, such as date, account number, amount, and total. Looks difficult? it’s actually really easy. After reading this guide, your account will never be cluttered!
Fill in Basic Information
Get a deposit slip. There is usually a deposit slip at the back of the checkbook. If you don’t have a checkbook, bank information service stations usually have deposit slips for people to use. You can also ask the teller for one.
Write your name, account number, and date. The deposit slip at the back of the checkbook already has your name and account number printed on it, you just need to fill in the date. If you use a deposit slip from a bank counter, you will need to fill it in with your name, the date, and your account number with the relevant bank.
- If you are unsure of your account number, ask the teller.
- Please use a black or blue ball pen. Don’t use a pencil.
Deposit Cash into Account
Write down the amount of cash you want to deposit. Most deposit slips have one column and multiple lines of space. You can see the word “cash” next to line 1. Write the total amount of cash you want to save in the space provided. If there is a little box next to the space, remember to check it.
Fill in the total. If you are just depositing cash, you can skip directly to the space on the last line. The left side of the space is marked with “total” (total), “net” (net), or a currency symbol. Fill in the blanks with the total amount of cash you want to deposit.
Deposit cash in the bank. Give the deposit slip and cash to the bank teller. He or she will deposit the cash into the bank for you and give you a receipt.
- Check the receipt to make sure all the information is correct and the cash has been deposited into the bank.
- Record this deposit in your ledger.
Deposit the Check into the Bank
List each check individually. Fill in the check amounts on the blank lines, one check per line, until you have filled out each check you want to deposit. If there is a space on the left, you can write the bank number or part of the number, such as 12-1234. Some businesses have check numbers that are longer than 9 digits and bank identification numbers that are 9 digits long. Some deposit slips require you to list the check by bank identification number (full identification number or partial code).
- If you would like to deposit cash at the same time, please enter the cash amount first and then list the check. Check the box labeled “Cash” to indicate you want to deposit cash.
- If you want to deposit a check that exceeds the number of lines on the deposit slip, there are more spaces at the end of the check that you can use.
Decide whether you want to withdraw cash. Want to deposit a check and withdraw some cash at the same time? Write the amount of cash you want to withdraw in the “less cash received” line, then sign the line labeled “sign here for cash received.” If you don’t want to withdraw cash, you can skip this step.
Fill in the total. Add up all the checks to determine the total amount you want to deposit into the bank. Fill in this amount in the space labeled “Total” or a currency symbol next to it.
- If you want to withdraw cash, subtract the amount you want to withdraw from the total amount on the check and fill in the blank with the remaining amount.
- Most banks have calculators that allow you to confirm the total.
Deposit the check in the bank. Give your check and deposit slip to the bank teller. Make sure you sign the back of your checks before giving them to the teller. He or she will deposit the check into the bank for you and give you a receipt.
- If you tell the teller that you want to cash the check, they will give you cash.
- Check the receipt to make sure all the information is correct and the check has been deposited in the bank.
- Remember to record this deposit in your ledger.
Tips
- Check the deposit slip to see if there is any incorrect information. Although the teller will always find out if there is anything wrong, it is best to check it yourself.
- Do not fill out the deposit slip with a pencil. Please use a ball pen.
- When you make a deposit, the bank may not let you withdraw all the money. How much cash you can withdraw when depositing depends on bank policy and account status.