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 ...

If you have an account at a local bank or credit union, it’s likely the best place for you to get a money order. Getting your ...

With the rise of peer-to-peer payment systems such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and several others, there’s rarely a need to write a check these days. Even so, checks aren’t completely extinct yet. Maybe ...

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 ...

Cheap personal checks can be found at retailers and your bank. Consider alternatives to checks as well. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

A cashier’s check is a payment guaranteed by your bank or credit union, drawn from the institution’s own funds rather than ...

Paying by cash or personal check may be convenient -- but if you don't have a checking account or need to make a secure payment, a cashier’s check or money order may come in handy. Despite some ...

One reason this fraud is rampant: Open forums where anyone can buy checks that thieves have taken from the mail. Credit...Shira Inbar Supported by By Ron Lieber Ron Lieber wrote his last check, ever, ...

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 ...