make a check (out) to (one)
To address a written order for a specific amount of money to be paid to one from someone's account in a bank. When paying your bill, please make your check out to National Energy Corporation Ltd. You can make the check to my wife—she handles our finances.
make a check over to someone or something
to endorse the back of a check, making it payable to someone or a group. Please make the check over to Bill Franklin. Would you make the check over to my bank?