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Anyone ever order bank checks online? (Original Post) joeybee12 May 2013 OP
I've used Checks in the Mail for years justiceischeap May 2013 #1
I have used Checks in the Mail before. RebelOne May 2013 #9
Several times sgsmith May 2013 #2
I used to all the time. Never got "took" or had any problems. BlueJazz May 2013 #3
Always do, but it is through the bank. northoftheborder May 2013 #4
I've used Artistic Checks for many years. Sheldon Cooper May 2013 #5
That is the one I use, too. They have a lot of nice designs. femmocrat May 2013 #35
yes. no problems. DesertFlower May 2013 #6
The only problem I've ever had with them is that it takes me years and years to go through a box. Egalitarian Thug May 2013 #7
I do that all the time. djean111 May 2013 #8
We get our checks through our bank. Also I do not do bank online. I just don't trust the southernyankeebelle May 2013 #10
You still write checks? Motown_Johnny May 2013 #11
Very, very few...the last batch ahs lasted 12+ years! nt joeybee12 May 2013 #14
I've use checks in the mail for about 20 years notadmblnd May 2013 #12
I haven't ordered checks through the bank for 15 years...never a problem Sheepshank May 2013 #13
Thanks! joeybee12 May 2013 #15
I have been using Check in the Mail for years. No problems. GreenStormCloud May 2013 #16
I use Bradford Exchange with no problems whatsoever.. SomethingFishy May 2013 #17
If you are a Costco member you can order from them at a very good rate...On Line Bandit May 2013 #18
That's good to know... Phentex May 2013 #24
Assuming you mean what we in the UK call cheques dipsydoodle May 2013 #19
We have to order when they get low... joeybee12 May 2013 #20
Ours remain free dipsydoodle May 2013 #21
Wish we had that... joeybee12 May 2013 #22
Yes, for business, too... Phentex May 2013 #23
no problems, and LOTS Of art choices Skittles May 2013 #25
I've bought checks once, through the bank flyingfysh May 2013 #26
I use so few checks, it is easier just to order through the bank. Basically it is only madinmaryland May 2013 #27
I order my personal and business checks from Costco dorkzilla May 2013 #28
My Credit Union supplies 200 counts of my checks for free. nt bluestate10 May 2013 #29
all the time. they are the same companies that make em for the bank Liberal_in_LA May 2013 #30
Yes-never had a problem. roody May 2013 #31
I ordered a box 6 years ago from Current tammywammy May 2013 #32
US Bank sent my checks to one of its tellers upi402 May 2013 #33
Current is a local company that we order.... Mr. David May 2013 #34

justiceischeap

(14,040 posts)
1. I've used Checks in the Mail for years
Tue May 28, 2013, 05:33 PM
May 2013

they offer coupon you can search for "checks in the mail coupon" so you can get a decent discount on your first order.

RebelOne

(30,947 posts)
9. I have used Checks in the Mail before.
Tue May 28, 2013, 05:51 PM
May 2013

I need to order a new batch, and since I use my debit card for everything and online banking for bill paying, 4 boxes of checks last me forever.

Sheldon Cooper

(3,724 posts)
5. I've used Artistic Checks for many years.
Tue May 28, 2013, 05:35 PM
May 2013

No problems whatsoever. The price on these has creeped up over the years, however. I don't write that many checks so I don't care (I pay most of my bills online). Still better than the bank.

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
35. That is the one I use, too. They have a lot of nice designs.
Tue May 28, 2013, 10:25 PM
May 2013

A couple of boxes of checks lasted longer than our bank was in business! I have like an entire box of checks from a now defunct bank.

 

Egalitarian Thug

(12,448 posts)
7. The only problem I've ever had with them is that it takes me years and years to go through a box.
Tue May 28, 2013, 05:41 PM
May 2013

I've also had four banks sold to other banks, rendering my checks useless.

 

djean111

(14,255 posts)
8. I do that all the time.
Tue May 28, 2013, 05:46 PM
May 2013

But it took me five years to go through four boxes, and I expect the last batch I ordered to be a part of my estate, even if I live for 20 more years.
I was very sad that I couldn't find Curious George checks last time I ordered. I dislike sentimental and cutesy things of all kinds, but Curious George does not get enough attention or respect these days.

notadmblnd

(23,720 posts)
12. I've use checks in the mail for about 20 years
Tue May 28, 2013, 05:54 PM
May 2013

these days I write very few checks. I pay my bills straight from my checking account and use my bank card for most other transactions. Last time I wrote a check it was because I left my bank card in the car and didn't want to run out and get it.

 

Sheepshank

(12,504 posts)
13. I haven't ordered checks through the bank for 15 years...never a problem
Tue May 28, 2013, 05:55 PM
May 2013

but there is a huge variety of prices...be sure to shop around

GreenStormCloud

(12,072 posts)
16. I have been using Check in the Mail for years. No problems.
Tue May 28, 2013, 06:08 PM
May 2013

I don't write very many checks as I use the debit card for almost everything, or pay online.

Phentex

(16,330 posts)
24. That's good to know...
Tue May 28, 2013, 07:24 PM
May 2013

costco offers so many great services. I guess I need to "check" them out!

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
19. Assuming you mean what we in the UK call cheques
Tue May 28, 2013, 06:21 PM
May 2013

then our cheques are sent out to us automatically when there's only 10 or left unused in the existing book of cheques.

 

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
20. We have to order when they get low...
Tue May 28, 2013, 06:23 PM
May 2013

And the banks recently have been over-charging for them...probably because people hardly use them anymore..it's all electronic.

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
21. Ours remain free
Tue May 28, 2013, 06:26 PM
May 2013

both for private and business accounts and I don't recall any mention of an intention to make them chargeable here

Phentex

(16,330 posts)
23. Yes, for business, too...
Tue May 28, 2013, 07:23 PM
May 2013

much cheaper and easier than dealing with the bank. I like duplicate checks for personal use and printer checks for work. I've never had any issues ordering and having them arrive safely.

flyingfysh

(1,990 posts)
26. I've bought checks once, through the bank
Tue May 28, 2013, 07:42 PM
May 2013

But I've never needed more, since I pay almost everything through my bank's free bill payment service. My bank is an internet-only bank (First Internet Bank, at www.firstib.com).

madinmaryland

(64,931 posts)
27. I use so few checks, it is easier just to order through the bank. Basically it is only
Tue May 28, 2013, 07:43 PM
May 2013

rent, everything else is paid on-line. For a while I would just have my credit union just cut a check to my landlord, with no charge.

ETA: Those kittens are really cute. Our little Idget is not so little any more. She just got "fixed" and also weighs 5.5lbs!

dorkzilla

(5,141 posts)
28. I order my personal and business checks from Costco
Tue May 28, 2013, 09:24 PM
May 2013

Order on line, they arrive in a few days. Couldn't be happier with the price and service.

Edited to add--sorry, I meant to reply to the OP!

tammywammy

(26,582 posts)
32. I ordered a box 6 years ago from Current
Tue May 28, 2013, 09:36 PM
May 2013

Almost 6 years ago after I moved into my house. Since I rarely use checks I figured this box would last forever, so I wanted to buy something cute.

http://www.currentcatalog.com/

edited to add: I had absolutely no issue with ordering from them. I'd recommend them.

upi402

(16,854 posts)
33. US Bank sent my checks to one of its tellers
Tue May 28, 2013, 09:39 PM
May 2013

back when I had a bit of money, that was a big deal.
THEN
The phone center lady insisted on my full social security number. Three times!
I asked to speak to her manager, then she said I could use the last 4 digits "IF I WANTED TOO".

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