How to write an amount in Arabic words (Tafqeet)
Writing a cheque or invoice in the Gulf means spelling the amount out in Arabic words (تفقيط). This free tool does it instantly — pick your currency and copy the result.
Example: 1,250.50 SAR → “فقط ألف ومئتان وخمسون ريالًا وخمسون هللة لا غير”.
Open the free Tafqeet — Number to Words tool below.
Set the size or limit that a cheque requires.
Upload your file — it’s processed in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
Download the result and submit it on a cheque.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Tafqeet mean?
Tafqeet (تفقيط) is the practice of writing a numeric amount out in full words, as required on cheques, invoices and contracts across the Arab world.
How do I write a cheque amount in Arabic words?
Enter the amount, choose the currency, and the tool produces the standard wording — for example “فقط ألف ومئتان وخمسون ريالًا وخمسون هللة لا غير” — which you can copy straight onto the cheque.
Which currencies does it support?
All Gulf currencies — Saudi riyal, UAE dirham, Qatari riyal, Kuwaiti dinar, Bahraini dinar and Omani rial — with their minor units, plus a plain number mode.