Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Tips For Making Your Checks Look Great

By Harry Skinner


Spruce up your checkbook with some new designs and add something that reflect your particular outlook on life. First, you'll want to choose the format you want to use. There are a variety personal check formats: side tear checks, wallet style top stub checks and desk set checks. Typically, desk set checks come in 3-per page and in sets of 300 checks. The fit into a desk set binder.

Most people purchase their checks from their personal banks. The other option is to purchase checks online direct from the check manufacturer's broker. In either case, you'll need to ask the bank to let you see their catalog and if you are looking for side tear or top stub checks, see the selection that they offer.

There are a plethora of designs to consider and you'll want to choose the design that best reflects your taste and reflective attitude. For businesses, there are photo checks where you can incorporate your business logo, building or product into the design of the check.

When you place your order, double check the account number. You want to be certain it is correct as well as be a continuation of the last check number for your stock. Make sure the routing number are accessible to your so that now mistakes will happen.

The address on you check face allows you to choose your font style and print type. Give your address and name a once over so the that the spelling is accurate.

Personal checks employ many safeguards to prevent fraud. The biggest threat is for someone to steal ones check number and issue fraudulent checks to fool the financial institution.

There may be a padlock on the back of the check explaining security features of the check. It may involve smudge ink that if erased, will be very noticeable. Micro printing is another feature that makes it almost impossible for a fraudster to duplicate. There may be watermarks and various security marks that make the check distinguishable.

In total summation, you can beef up your home checking with what fits your accounting expectation and ease. Are you the type of person that looks for simplicity in accounting then side tear checks or desk set checks where you enter your information on the side stub may be your best fit. For those glued to the wallet style top stub perforated type checks where you'll need to enter transaction data into a check register, than that is what you should order.




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