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Rupees in words
Type an amount and get it written out the way a cheque, invoice or agreement needs it.
Lakh, crore and millions
| Indian | Written | International |
|---|---|---|
| 1 thousand | 1,000 | 1 thousand |
| 1 lakh | 1,00,000 | 100 thousand |
| 10 lakh | 10,00,000 | 1 million |
| 1 crore | 1,00,00,000 | 10 million |
| 100 crore | 1,00,00,00,000 | 1 billion |
| 1 lakh crore | 1,00,00,00,00,000 | 1 trillion |
Writing a cheque safely
- Write the amount in words right after “Rupees” and end with “Only” so nothing can be added.
- Draw a line through any empty space after the words and the figures.
- Make sure the words and the figures match; banks can refuse a cheque where they differ.
- Cross the cheque with two parallel lines if it should only be paid into a bank account.
How do I write paise in words?
After the rupees, add “and” followed by the paise in words, then “Only”. For example, ₹1,250.50 is “Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty and Fifty Paise Only”.
Should I write “lakh” or “lakhs”?
Either is understood, but the singular “lakh” and “crore” are standard after a number: “Rupees Twelve Lakh Fifty Thousand Only”.