In words (Indian)Twenty Lakh
InternationalTwo Million
In Hindiबीस लाख
In figures20,00,000 · 2,000,000
✍️ Writing ₹20,00,000 on a cheque
Pay Name of the payee
Rupees Twenty Lakh Only
₹ 20,00,000/-
- Words line: "Rupees Twenty Lakh Only" — start at the far left and draw a line after "Only".
- Figures box: "20,00,000/-" right next to the ₹ sign, with Indian commas.
- Words and figures must match exactly, or the bank may return the cheque.
🔢 20 Lakh in every format
🧾 Similar amounts written for a cheque
🧮 Convert another amount
❓ Frequently asked questions
How do you write 20 Lakh in words?
20 Lakh (20,00,000) is written "Twenty Lakh" in the Indian system and "Two Million" in the international system.
How do I write 20 Lakh on a cheque?
Write "Rupees Twenty Lakh Only" on the words line and "20,00,000/-" in the amount box.
How many zeros are in 20 Lakh?
20 Lakh written as 20,00,000 has 6 zeros and 7 digits.
How do you write 20 Lakh in Hindi?
20 Lakh in Hindi is "बीस लाख".
Is 20 Lakh the same as 2 Million?
Yes. 20 Lakh = 20,00,000 = 2,000,000 = 2 Million. Only the comma positions and the names differ between the Indian and international systems.
🔁 Other amounts in words