Are Costco checks legit? Do you buy them?

[Anonymous]

I noticed the price is a fraction of what I pay with my bank! But, then I was reading about security issues?
Is that really an issue? Has anyone else gotten checks from Costco?

[Anonymous]

Also, they offer high security checks (still cheaper than the bank!) so I'm wondering if I should just spring for those.

[Anonymous]

I've been getting my checks through Costco for years. Nothing to worry about.

[Anonymous]

I've been getting my checks through a third party for decades. (https://checksinthemail.com/) There are no security concerns at all. The only thing that bothers me a little is that my bank's checks have a nice logo on them with the bank name, and my generic checks have the bank name in a generic font. However, they are much cheaper and my bank makes it a PITA to order checks if it has been more than a year since the last order. It probably takes me 2 years or more to go through a batch of checks.

[Anonymous]

Thank you! I was reading online that some banks won't accept checks that are not printed through them. It's a pretty significant price savings, so maybe they do it as an empty threat.

Plus, it's the same company (Harland Clarke) whether I do it through the bank or through Costco.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've been getting my checks through a third party for decades. (https://checksinthemail.com/) There are no security concerns at all. The only thing that bothers me a little is that my bank's checks have a nice logo on them with the bank name, and my generic checks have the bank name in a generic font. However, they are much cheaper and my bank makes it a PITA to order checks if it has been more than a year since the last order. It probably takes me 2 years or more to go through a batch of checks.

The website above should read https://secure.checksinthemail.com/ if anyone is actually interested.

[Anonymous]

I buy checks from BJs. I've never had a problem.

[Anonymous]

I can't believe people actually buy checks from their banks.

[Anonymous]

Some banks give them to you for free, a certain amount per year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people actually buy checks from their banks.

Yeah if my bank doesn't offer free checks forever I'm not using them. I only use about 20 checks a year. As soon as I can get my cleaners to use venmo, PayPal, I'll never have to write a chech again!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I noticed the price is a fraction of what I pay with my bank! But, then I was reading about security issues?
Is that really an issue? Has anyone else gotten checks from Costco?

Are they "legit"? are you really asking this question?

You think that a major big box retailer would offer a product like this and have it be "not legit"?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people actually buy checks from their banks.

Yeah if my bank doesn't offer free checks forever I'm not using them. I only use about 20 checks a year. As soon as I can get my cleaners to use venmo, PayPal, I'll never have to write a chech again!

I use a lot of checks, because I don't carry cash.

I use checks for the following:
1) tutor
2) therapists
3) cleaning service
4) lawn care
5) doctor co-pays - even though I know they accept credit cards, I try to be cognizant of the fact that its expensive for especially small businesses to process them. So I write checks instead

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you! I was reading online that some banks won't accept checks that are not printed through them. It's a pretty significant price savings, so maybe they do it as an empty threat.

Plus, it's the same company (Harland Clarke) whether I do it through the bank or through Costco.

What you read is not true. You can write a check on anything and the bank has to accept it. Write it on a pair of panties with lipstick. Its a valid check. Banks don't like this because it can't go through the automated clearing system, but they cannot refuse it.

[Anonymous]

i purchase through my bank b/c it is easy.

I know it is more expensive than other services - but the ability to click the button and be done is worth it.

[Anonymous]

I purchased checks from The Bradford Exchange website.