Wells Fargo Bank , NA, paid a check that was written for {$2000.00} for {$3000.00}. A {$1000.00} mistake. When the local branch was contacted in XXXX, Georgia, we were told that a " machine '' reads the checks and it was read as {$3000.00}. A copy of the check should be attached. As you can see at the dollar amount, there is a " comma '' after the number {$2.00} in the dollar amount of the check which makes it look like a {$3.00}. It is my understanding that checks are to be paid by using the hand written amount instead of the dollar amount written on the check. The hand written amount states " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX cents ''. So what is this " machine '' that reads the dollar amount of the check instead of the handwritten amount and are consumers aware of this practice? 
