Alphanumeric

Alphanumeric dates on checks will no longer be valid starting May 1, 2023 to make way for a more uniform format.

Ever had to clear a check and the computer-generated date doesn't land exactly on the space provided? Best settle your checks with alphanumeric dates as soon as possible and train yourself to write purely numbers for dates when you fill out a check. Inspect the checks you receive and inform Also read: An example of alphanumeric dates would be January 1, 2023. That means you'll have to replace writing down the month's full name with its number equivalent.