The use of financial checks dates back to the 11th century, when a merchant in the city of Basra (present-day Iraq) sent written instructions to his bank, ordering the institution to make a payment ...

However, you’ll also notice that when you order checks online, you’re offered a 100% satisfaction guarantee, which allows you to return checks that don’t meet the standards you expect. This means if ...

With the advent of debit cards, money transfer apps and online shopping, checks might seem like relics of the past. But many small businesses still operate with checks, and individuals might need ...

Thanks to the convenience of online and mobile bill pay, fewer people use checks to pay bills. You may be surprised to learn that the average American still writes 30 checks per year, according to ...