Pounds in Words
Write a pound sterling amount in words, with pence and “Only”, for cheques and forms.
In words
How to use it
- Type the amount.
- Pick the currency and the language of the words.
- Copy the words with “Only” on the end, ready for a cheque or form.
About this tool
UK cheques need the amount in words. Pounds come after the number and pence after “and”: Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Pounds and Twenty-Five Pence Only.
Turn on “Use and” on the number page if you want the British “and” inside a number, as in one hundred and five.
Examples
- 2750.25 GBP is written “Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Pounds and Twenty-Five Pence Only”.
- One Pound Only.
- Ninety-Nine Pence Only.
Tips
- Amounts are rounded to two decimal places, as on a cheque.
- Check that the words and the figures match before you sign.
- Turn off “Only” if your form does not use it.
Questions and answers
How do I write pounds and pence in words?
Write the pounds in words, then “and”, then the pence in words, then “Only”.
How do I write British pound amounts in words?
Write the whole amount in words, then the currency, then any minor units, and finish with “Only” if your form asks for it. For example: Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Pounds and Twenty-Five Pence Only.
Can I rely on this for cheques and legal documents?
It follows the standard way of writing numbers, but you are responsible for what you write. Always read the words back against the figures before you sign or submit anything.
Are my numbers saved or sent anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser on your own device. Nothing you type is sent to Paul Digital or any other server.
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Privacy
The conversion runs in your browser on your own device. Nothing you type is sent to Paul Digital or any other server. The words follow standard writing rules, but you are responsible for what you write, so check important documents before you use them.