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Places to Buy Checks

By Business & Finance Last updated Monday, June/24/2024

If you have a checking account, then you likely received a small amount of starter checks from your bank. Once your initial supply has been used up, you'll need to place an order for new checks. The bank no longer has a monopoly on check printing services. Instead, you have several options available where you can buy your checks from independent printers.

Buy Checks Online

There are a number of companies who offer discounted check printing services via the Internet. Checks In The Mail, Image Checks, Vista Print, Super Value Checks, and Compuchecks are a few of the online merchants offering this service. Order in various quantities ranging from 100 to 5000 or more checks. Choose your own check design, buy a check register and cover, and have your order shipped to your home. Order in bulk to save money; some companies offered free or reduced shipping.

Instead of buying your next set of checks, you can order software which will allow you to print your checks from your printer. Most software plans are designed for businesses, and therefore you may get more than what you need, paying for other services in addition to the check printing software. Among the companies offering check printing software for sale are Sunguard Financial Systems, Relyco, Printech, InstiCheck, PrimeCheck, and Just Checking. You will need a computer and laser printer to use most of these programs.

If you are a member of Sam's Club, you can order your personal checks or business checks through the company. Even if you are not a member, you can order checks through Walmart, which owns Sam's Club.

Banks are still able to process your order for new checks, although you can simply send off the check reorder form that comes with your checks yourself. Deluxe Checks and Harland are two of the largest personal check and business check suppliers in the US, but you may pay a premium to use their service. Compare their reorder costs with what it would cost your to order your checks elsewhere.

Triple check your online order before completing your transaction. If you make a mistake, you'll have to pay to place a corrected order. Order only enough checks for the coming year as you may end up closing the account or you may start to rely on other payment options including online banking to pay your bills.