Step 1: Choose Your Check Type
Before placing an order, determine whether you need personal checks, business checks, or accessories. Each category serves a different purpose and comes with distinct features.
Personal Checks
- Available in single or duplicate (carbon copy) format
- Over 240 designs including nature, patriotic, inspirational, and classic styles
- Standard box contains 120 single checks or 100 duplicate checks
- Compatible with most standard checkbook covers sizes
Business Checks
- Available in 3-to-a-page voucher style or manual write-in format
- Compatible with QuickBooks, Quicken, and other accounting software
- Higher security features for fraud prevention
- Can be customized with company logo and branding
Step 2: Select Your Design
Checks Unlimited offers one of the largest design libraries in the industry. When choosing a design, consider:
- ✓Visual appeal: Pick a design that reflects your personality or brand identity.
- ✓Rotation options: Some designs come in 4-rotation sets so each check has a different image.
- ✓Security level: High-security designs include additional fraud-prevention features.
- ✓Matching accessories: Many designs have matching checkbook covers, address labels, and stamps.
Step 3: Personalize Your Checks
You'll need to provide the following information exactly as it appears on your bank account:
| Field | Where to Find It | Important Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name(s) | Bank records | Must match the name(s) on your account exactly |
| Address | Bank records | Use the address registered with your bank |
| Bank name | Top of your current checks | Full bank name as it appears on existing checks |
| Routing number | Bottom-left of checks (9 digits) | Always 9 digits, starts with 0, 1, 2, or 3 |
| Account number | Bottom-center of checks | Varies in length; copy carefully |
| Starting number | Previous checkbook | Continue from your last check number |
Pro Tip: Always cross-reference your routing and account numbers with your bank's records. A single typo can delay your order or result in unusable checks.
Step 4: Review Security Features
Checks Unlimited incorporates multiple security features into every check. Here's what to look for:
- Microprinting: Tiny text that appears as a solid line to the naked eye but is readable under magnification
- Watermarks: Embedded images visible when held to light
- Chemical-wash protection: Paper reacts visibly if someone attempts chemical alteration
- Erasable ink protection: Special coatings prevent ink from being lifted off
- Toner anchoring: Fuses toner to the paper so text cannot be scraped off
Step 5: Apply Coupons & Complete Checkout
Before finalizing your order, always check for available coupon codes. Checks Unlimited frequently offers:
- First-time customer discounts (typically 15-25% off)
- Free shipping on qualifying orders
- Buy-one-get-one promotions on select designs
- Seasonal holiday sales
Visit our Coupons & Deals page for the latest verified codes.