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Nittersing

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9. I have done both

Reply to LuckyCharms (Reply #6)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 06:28 PM

Dec 13

My real name is Elizabeth. My usual nickname is Beth.

I have signed with "Beth" or "E" or "Elizabeth." All have been fine.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 13 OP

You are supposed to use your official signature, but you might take it to your bank/credit union... hlthe2b Dec 13 #1

That's The Best Path ProfessorGAC Dec 13 #2

I've endorsed mine with my first and middle initial and my last name Nittersing Dec 13 #3

The first letter of my nickname is not the same as... LuckyCharms Dec 13 #4

Same. Editing... meaning mine are also not the same... lol Nittersing Dec 13 #5

So if the check was made out to your nickname... LuckyCharms Dec 13 #6

I have done both Nittersing Dec 13 #9

OK!! I'm going to sign it as "Beth"! LuckyCharms Dec 13 #10

LOL Nittersing Dec 13 #11

MY NAME IS NOT BETH! LuckyCharms Dec 13 #12

Send it to me! I'll get it cashed! rsdsharp Dec 15 #26

Like Dick and Richard? AZJonnie Dec 13 #7

Sort of Jonnie... LuckyCharms Dec 13 #8

Walk into your branch and explain it to a human. Iggo Dec 13 #13

You mean, like... LuckyCharms Dec 13 #14

I know, right? Iggo Dec 13 #15

weren't you just waxing on about a 12 dollar breakfast? Skittles Dec 14 #20

I don't know if this has changed and never verified it beyond accounting class. discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 13 #16

That's been my understanding nuxvomica Dec 13 #18

With my signature you can make out maybe two letters, and I've never had an issue with getting a check cashed. Xavier Breath Dec 13 #17

If it was mine, I'd sign it with first initial of first name, then full last name, and then Sogo Dec 13 #19

Update for those interested: I took the check to the bank. LuckyCharms Dec 15 #21

Way to go, True Dough Dec 15 #22

You tell 'em, Harker! Niagara Dec 15 #23

I think everyone on DU True Dough Dec 15 #25

lol Niagara Dec 15 #27

I'm going to stick with Harker. True Dough Dec 15 #28

Harker it is Niagara Dec 15 #29

Gifs? True Dough Dec 16 #30

I forgot to rec this response, True Niagara Dec 18 #31

Yay!!! Niagara Dec 15 #24

You can endorse " For Deposit Only " with the account number and see if they flag it. JMCKUSICK Dec 18 #32