Print your own checks

[Parasitic]

So I opened up an account with Wells Fargo and while some stuff I got free this is really where they rape you. A box of checks for $20? I didn't even get a box of starter checks for free like they do at other banks.

And yes, I know checks are outdated, but they're still easy to use to transfer money from one bank account to the other.

Anyone print their own checks online? If so, who do you use?

 

[isekii]

I use Walmart.

I think you need a starter check to order though.

How could thye not even give you starter checks ? (Starter checks is a booklet) Not a box.

 

[TallBill]

USAA = Fr33 ch3x 4 lyfe

 

[statik213]

Costco does checks through some affliate... I just got 400 checks for $8 vs. 150 for $30 from BoA

 

[Parasitic]

Originally posted by: isekii
How could thye not even give you starter checks ? (Starter checks is a booklet) Not a box.

Ok I used the term starter check a little too liberally. I did get that one tiny booklet of 5 checks without name/address on them but isn't it customary to also receive at least ONE box of 50 checks for free in most checking accounts anyways? That's the one I meant by "starter check". All the other banks I've used like Wachovia, BoA, UBoC, HSBC, and even Citi all gave me those free.

 

[wedi42]

see if you qualify for a complete advantage acct through wells fargo, free bill pay and free checks

 

[mrSHEiK124]

BoA gave me 5 checks that didn't have my name on em and a book of free checks came in the mail maybe a week later.

 

[Baked]

WaMu gives you free checks. Shit, even BofA gives you free checks. I don't remember the last time I wrote a check though...

 

[Terabyte]

Steps:

1. Apply for checking/savings/whatever at Wamu.
2. ???
3. PROFIT!

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: Terabyte
Steps:

1. Apply for checking/savings/whatever at Wamu.
2. ???
3. PROFIT!

4. WAMU goes insolvent because of their worthless subprime loans
5. Run on bank.
6. LOSS!

 

[pyonir]

If it sucks so bad, why did you open an account with Wells Fargo then?

 

[novasatori]

Originally posted by: TallBill
USAA = Fr33 ch3x 4 lyfe

Free logos on em too. :thumbsup:

 

[Captante]

Originally posted by: Parasitic
So I opened up an account with Wells Fargo and while some stuff I got free this is really where they rape you. A box of checks for $20? I didn't even get a box of starter checks for free like they do at other banks.

And yes, I know checks are outdated, but they're still easy to use to transfer money from one bank account to the other.

Anyone print their own checks online? If so, who do you use?

Try here ... $2.48 to $7.00 a box depending on design & shipping is free.


Edit: btw this took +/- 10 seconds to locate with Google

 

[Rubycon]

Find someone with a MICR capable printer and have at it.

 

[bGIveNs33]

Originally posted by: TallBill
USAA = Fr33 ch3x 4 lyfe

Didn't they recently go exclusively military though?

 

[allisolm]

Originally posted by: bGIveNs33

Originally posted by: TallBill
USAA = Fr33 ch3x 4 lyfe

Didn't they recently go exclusively military though?

They're not exclusively military, but basically military.

Who is eligible:
Children of USAA members.
Active-duty officers and enlisted personnel.
National Guard and Selected Reserve officers and enlisted personnel.
Recently retired or separated military personnel.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

I use Versacheck and print my own. You don't need MICR ink to do it, just a regular printer.

I only write about 10 checks a year.

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Terabyte
Steps:

1. Apply for checking/savings/whatever at Wamu.
2. ???
3. PROFIT!

4. WAMU goes insolvent because of their worthless subprime loans
5. Run on bank.
6. LOSS!

7.???

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Originally posted by: Savij

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Terabyte
Steps:

1. Apply for checking/savings/whatever at Wamu.
2. ???
3. PROFIT!

4. WAMU goes insolvent because of their worthless subprime loans
5. Run on bank.
6. LOSS!

7.???

8. eat cheetos
9. watch some pr0n

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: novasatori

Originally posted by: TallBill
USAA = Fr33 ch3x 4 lyfe

Free logos on em too. :thumbsup:

Nice, how long ago did they start offering free checks? I thought I remembered paying for checks from them when I opened my account 5+ years ago. Of course, I'm still going through those checks that have my address from 2 moves ago on them since I write about 1 check per year.

 

[Svnla]

I use Check In The Mail. Good price and nice selection, no problem at all.

 

[Nitemare]

Wow, box of checks at the credit union is like 7 bucks and as infrequently as I write them, can almost guarantee that a change of address would be the only reason to get more.

 

[Parasitic]

Originally posted by: pyonir
If it sucks so bad, why did you open an account with Wells Fargo then?

It was right next to where my parents' place is.

 

[novasatori]

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: novasatori

Originally posted by: TallBill
USAA = Fr33 ch3x 4 lyfe

Free logos on em too. :thumbsup:

Nice, how long ago did they start offering free checks? I thought I remembered paying for checks from them when I opened my account 5+ years ago. Of course, I'm still going through those checks that have my address from 2 moves ago on them since I write about 1 check per year.

I think its probably about 4 years now that they've offered it. I've only had it for 4.5-5yrs and they started shortly after I joined IIRC.

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: Nitemare
Wow, box of checks at the credit union is like 7 bucks and as infrequently as I write them, can almost guarantee that a change of address would be the only reason to get more.

nope, still valid cheques. Those name addr info are completely optional.