For many people, writing a cheque isn’t the first port of call when it comes to making a payment any more – but hundreds of millions of cheques are still written every year.

In today’s era of Venmo and Zelle, where you can transfer money to your friends with the press of a few buttons, personal checks can feel very antiquated.

So, if you're dedicated to digital payments but need to write a check, would you know how to do it? Follow these step-by-step directions for how to write a check.

Experts share the basics of how to write a check as well as what not to do when writing a check to avoid overdraft fees, a returned check or fraud.