| Probably 75 percent of the checks I write are to our oldest child's elementary school - and the majority of the rest are to our younger child's preschool. We do pay bills by check as well too. |
| As a contractor, I love checks. I hate paying the fee for people using credit cards, so I offer to use them when dealing with other small businesses. |
| I just had to use a check to renew my passport. But that's probably the only thing I've had to use a check for recently. I'm just glad I found my checkbook! |
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I write them every week -- for our childcare provider and our cleaning person.
Helps document payment to avoid any future wage dispute and shows we're paying on the books. |
| I still pay my rent with a check, other than that just for the rare thing like an unexpected plumber, etc. |
Then offer a discount. I like the two percent off I get using my credit card. |
| Anyone know where I could get check that are printed without an address? I move somewhat frequently and would prefer checks with just the name. Any ideas? |
| Only for my rent. |
| Interestingly, we use checks more than cash. We use it to pay all of the odds and ends stuff, like tutors, lawn care, etc. It's better than counting out cash. |
Same place you get checks with an address. I had some printed up about five or ten years ago with just my name, no address. I think I've used less than one pack. I ordered them either mail order or on the internet. The bank would order you some too if you ask them. |
| I write checks for preschool, daycare, and piano lessons. Occasionally I write a check for the odd thing at school like a field trip or something. |
If you purchase them from a separate check store (not the one referred by your bank), you can get anything you want printed on them. I belong to a national organization that uses ID numbers for regular participants. I've seen several people who participate who have their ID number printed on their checks. Some people put their phone number since so many people request phone numbers when you use a check. You can put your name and cell phone number on the check. |
You do realize that that 2% is baked into the cost of everything you buy, right? |
Horrible idea. Put as little info on the check as possible to guard against ID theft. |
| Rarely. Maybe once a quarter if that. |