Details in a Cheque

1. Date.
2. Account Number.
3. Payee Name.
4. Amount in words.
5. Amount in figures.
6. Signature of the Account Holder.

Before accepting the cheque check whether it is:

1.  Stale Cheque, Post Dated Cheque.
2. Account Payee or not(order or bearer).
3. Amount in words and Amount in Figure same.