How it is written
The amount is split into the main unit and the fraction, each written in words, with the currency names for the country: Rupees and Paise, Dirhams and Fils, Rials and Baisa. Rupees use the Indian system of thousand, lakh and crore; other currencies use thousand, million and billion. The words end with “Only”.
This is the same writer Interior Quote uses for the amount in words on every quotation and invoice, and it is checked by automated tests on every change.
Where you need it
- The quotation total, under the figures.
- Invoices and payment receipts.
- Cheques and bank transfer notes.
To split the same total into stages, use the payment schedule calculator.
Questions
How do I write an amount in words for a quotation?
Write the currency, then the amount in words, then “Only”. In India use lakh and crore: ₹2,69,417.60 is “Rupees Two Lakh Sixty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Seventeen and Sixty Paise Only”.
Does it use lakh and crore or millions?
Rupee amounts are written in lakh and crore, as Indian documents expect. Dirhams, riyals, dinars and dollars are written in thousands and millions.
How are rials and dinars with three decimals written?
Omani rials, Bahraini dinars and Kuwaiti dinars have 1,000 baisa or fils, so the fraction is written as up to three digits, such as “and Five Hundred Baisa”.
Why add “Only” at the end?
It closes the amount so nothing can be written after it, which is the usual practice on quotations, invoices and cheques.