Mrs Mavis Elderbee
£158.00
Birthday surprise
HomePower Ltd
£3795.00
Elec bill for Mar 26
Nother Bank
£15449.00
Savings account
As a security measure, the bank requires each amount to be written in words before the transfer can be completed. Can you write the three amounts shown on the phones in words, then add the three amounts together?
E.g. £192.00 = One hundred and ninety two pounds
This starter was originally created when cheques were more commonly used and students were more likely to need to know how to write one. Here is the original version.

8 April 2026 Gabrielle Lopez 145.00
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8 April 2026 Nicole Hill 2187.00
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8 April 2026 Kylie Scott 15992.00
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8 April 2026 Katelyn Green 6072839.00
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To complete these cheques, the amount needs to be written in words. Can you write the four amounts shown on the cheques in words then add the four amounts together.
E.g. £192.00 = One hundred and ninety two pounds only.
Topics: Starter | Place Value
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