How to Fill Out a Bank Deposit Slip

Filling out a deposit slip is an easy way to facilitate a bank deposit.

Filling out a bank deposit slip is becoming more and more unnecessary in the modern age. With the advent of electronic banking and advanced automated teller machines, the need to write out deposit information on paper is vanishing. However, to verify in person that you have made a deposit, or to get the human touch offered inside a bank branch, you may still prefer to fill out a paper bank deposit slip. The process itself is generally straightforward, requiring information such as the amount of your deposit and your account number.

Instructions

1. Choose the correct slip. Some banks have different slips for checking or savings accounts, as well as for withdrawals and deposits. Pick the slip that describes your type of transaction.

2. Enter your account number where requested. When you hand the slip to the bank teller, he will need this number to pull up your account information. If you are a regular customer of the bank, you may already have deposit slips pre-printed with your account information on them.

3. Enter the date of your deposit. Your deposit will not be valid without the correct date.

4. Write the dollar value of your deposit in the correct boxes. Most bank deposit slips divide deposit amounts by type. For example, your bank slip will most likely ask for the amount of cash you are depositing, and the amount of checks or other deposits you have. Enter the exact dollar amount you wish to deposit, divided by type of deposit, where indicated on the slip. Most banks will ask you to list the amount you are depositing by each individual check, if applicable.

5. Insert the amount of cash back you would like. Below the boxes where you enter the amount of your deposit, most bank deposit slips ask for the amount of cash you would like to withdraw from your deposit.

6. Enter the net sum of your deposit. Take the amount you are depositing, subtract the amount of cash you want to withdraw, and enter the total amount of your deposit where indicated.

7. Sign the slip, if necessary. Most banks will not require you to sign the slip if you are simply making a deposit, but you will generally need to sign a deposit slip if you intend to make a withdrawal at the same time.

References

• PracticalMoneySkills.com: Making A Deposit
• Commerce Bank: Using Your Checking Account