• In a store, there might be a sign posted that says electronic checks are used.
• For mailed checks, businesses might include notice on a monthly statement or under terms and conditions section of your agreement.
• In addition to notice, information should also be provided from company on how insufficient funds are collected and what associated fee is for recovering those funds.

Do I Get My Check Back and Will Payment be Shown on My Monthly Statement?

Your bank may be unable to give you a copy of your checks, so it is important to keep records of checks written out – duplicate checks are a great solution to this dilemma. If you run into a bind and need a copy of a check written to a merchant, check with that business, they may be able to provide it to you.

You payment must be shown on your monthly bank statement. It should include name of business, payment amount and date payment was electronically transferred from your account.

What if There is an Error on Your Account or Unauthorized Transactions?

Be in habit of reviewing your account regularly for errors. Did two payments go through instead of one? Were you charged wrong amount? By law, you have 60 days from date your statement was sent to you to notify your financial institution of any errors. Your bank may take up to 45 days from when you notify them to investigate issue. Normally, your bank will credit your account while investigation occurs.

The final step is to wait for verification from your bank. This is something that check printing company normally does for you – sometimes you’ll need to provide them with an old check or deposit slip for verification.

That‘s it – with 5 steps mentioned above, your check order will be on its way. And, don’t forget, if you’re in a hurry, it is possible to get a “plant rush” order and have your checks within a few business days. If you are really in a bind, some banks provide temporary checks while you are waiting on your order. Read more at:

What About Security? Is it Safe to Order My Checks Online?

Yes, yes, yes! Online ordering through a secure server is as safe as ordering checks by any other method. Check printing companies are certified and most have been in business for years printing checks. They have procedures in place that protect customers like you – and even your banks will agree with their unparalleled quality and security.

Should I Put My Driver’s License Number, Social Security Number or Phone Number on My Checks?

You may add any information on your check that you want; however, for security reasons it is normally not recommended to add your driver’s license number, social security of phone number for simple reason that in case your checks are ever stolen, that criminals will have a harder time using them.