primuspaul
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My bank (Bank of America) wants a lot for a new set of checks. What's a cheap place to get some basic checks for a little $?
My bank (Bank of America) wants a lot for a new set of checks. What's a cheap place to get some basic checks for a little $?
Some government organizations still operate in ways that make check writing the most practical way of payment
My bank (Bank of America) wants a lot for a new set of checks. What's a cheap place to get some basic checks for a little $?
Maybe "draw" them.
Yeah it's an American thing. Like imperial measurements.
I think the issue is the magnetic ink, and that's far too expensive to buy for DIY. I bought some checks from a company owned by Harland Clarke. Should be OK. Checks are good if you go to court to pay a fine, for example. That way you don't have to worry about carrying cash and you have proof they cashed it from your bank statement. I'm also seen government websites that accept checks, but the system is down, so your only option is a paper check.I think Bluejets was being funny, but he actually has a point:
You might try taking one of your purchased checks and covering all the references to the check number. I've done something similar by taping a small rectangle of paper over an item with invisible tape that doesn't show up on a copy.
Copy that on a good color printer. On the copy, carefully draw in the slots needed to enter the check number and you will have a "blank" check with no check number.
Copy the copy (on a good printer), and you have two blank checks. Repeat until you have as many checks as you can fit on standard size copy paper, probably 6 or 8: Now you can print your checks by the page.
You just have to remember to fill in the check numbers, carefully, so that a scanner can read the number. I think banks don't like it when a check shows up without a check number.
I think the issue is the magnetic ink, and that's far too expensive to buy for DIY. I bought some checks from a company owned by Harland Clarke. Should be OK. Checks are good if you go to court to pay a fine, for example. That way you don't have to worry about carrying cash and you have proof they cashed it from your bank statement. I'm also seen government websites that accept checks, but the system is down, so your only option is a paper check.
A cheque (check) can be written on 'anything' - literally - so design and print your own! Use your imagination - be innovative or be 'cheeky'!!
I used to print them for my son (25+ years ago now! - he's 30 this year) for him to play 'shop' with but, obviously, used fabricated numbers!