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Post by MZF on Oct 12, 2017 11:47:53 GMT
I've bought from checksinthemail.com--it's been quite a while, though. I do write the occasional check--property taxes is one that comes to mind. They charge 2.9% to pay online!
Costco sells them--not sure of pricing, but probably cheaper than through the bank. But you might not want 348 checks at a time....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2017 11:57:47 GMT
I still use checks due to exorbitant price of credit card transaction fees passed down to the consumer - mostly from local government entities. I order from Checks in the Mail. |
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Post by kelly316 on Oct 12, 2017 13:01:58 GMT
My husband keeps telling me I need to order checks. We are almost out. I’ve been using one book for YEARS. I only use one per year! I think we will be okay. He usually cares about nothing, I’m not sure why running out of checks is suddenly on his radar.
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Post by idahomom on Oct 12, 2017 13:20:19 GMT
I will always have checks for those random things. I only write a few a year though. Most anything you write a check for you can do through online bill pay with banks. The bank sends a check for you to be received on the date you choose. I write a check still to our pest control guy since he's a one man show, small business, and collects payment at the time of service. Our HOA charges a high fee for paying with a card (whatever percent or service fee they added came to around $25 on dues of $508) so I make payment through bill pay. If my bills aren't already automatic deductions, they're paid through bill pay.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 12, 2017 13:27:40 GMT
We haven't had checks for about 6 years. There are times here and there when It would be nice to have checks but for the most part it isn't a problem. I've thought about ordering a box for those occasions but haven't gotten around to it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2017 14:13:59 GMT
I only use a cheque to pay for my Dads care home, they don't accept payment any other way. I find the idea of having to pay for cheques bizarre, the bank here issues them free of charge.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2017 14:27:38 GMT
We write one a month, the rent. I am waiting for them to be online, but I don't think that will be happening any time soon...
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Post by lisaknits on Oct 12, 2017 14:47:37 GMT
I still use them to pay my annual property taxes and occasionally to give money gifts to my nieces and nephews for their birthdays. I bought mine at walmartchecks.com
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Post by tduby1 on Oct 12, 2017 15:41:56 GMT
I pay for school things by check because we never have cash ("mom, I need 10 for NHS by tomorrow"!) and my daughter's dance tuition (this is her last year). Once the youngest is done with school (2020) I don't think I will need to order anymore and I have enough to last till then.
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Oct 12, 2017 15:42:28 GMT
I will always have checks for those random things. I only write a few a year though. Most anything you write a check for you can do through online bill pay with banks. The bank sends a check for you to be received on the date you choose. I write a check still to our pest control guy since he's a one man show, small business, and collects payment at the time of service. Our HOA charges a high fee for paying with a card (18% I believe) so I make payment through bill pay. If my bills aren't already automatic deductions, they're paid through bill pay. I thought that checkout fees for using credit cards were capped at 4% (and they aren't allowed to charge a premium on debit or prepaid cards). |
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Post by Anita on Oct 12, 2017 17:56:05 GMT
I write maybe two each month or so to small business owners who don't take any other form of payment. My pest control guy only takes checks. Plus, we are starting a bathroom renovation and they needed a check for the down payment.
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Post by Fidget on Oct 12, 2017 18:00:00 GMT
I still write checks for my water bill (they charge an outrageous fee to pay electronically), bowling league, newspaper delivery person and various fundraisers for my Grandkids.
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Post by idahomom on Oct 12, 2017 18:08:03 GMT
It could be that they called it a service fee or something. Whatever the percent or fee it amounted to an extra $25 or so on dues of $508. Our neighborhood Facebook group had a discussion about the high fee for the convenience of paying online with a credit card. I wanted to pay with my credit card to earn the points, but their fee was too high.
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