LoginCheque vs. Check
What Is Their Main Difference?
They both indicate a printed paper that order the bank to pay a specified amount of money from someone's account. However, 'cheque' is the British spelling, whereas, 'check' is the American spelling.
Differences
British speakers use 'cheque' when they want to refer to a particular document that orders the bank to pay a specified amount of money from someone's account. However, American speakers speel it 'check'. Look at the examples below:
Mr. McMillan wrote a cheque for $600,000.
He said he'll write us a check.
Similarities
They both refer to a specific document that orders the bank to pay a specified amount of money from someone's account. Look below:
They said we can get the money in the form of a cheque.
Jolene took the check and asked for a pen.
Are They Interchangeable?
Most native speakers use them interchangeably. Compare:
✓ Mr. Howard has written a cheque for $470,000.
✓ Mr. Howard has written a check for $470,000.
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