Buy checks online and print them the same day
Check Writer 123 does not mail you physical checks. When you buy checks online here, you buy a pack of printable checks, called a Digital Checkbook, and print them yourself on blank check stock, pre-printed stock or plain paper. You can print the same day, with no wait for delivery. Packs cost $15 for 100, $25 for 200 or $35 for 500, and the checks never expire.
One-time purchase. No subscription. Paper and ink are extra, and all sales are final.
Why people stop ordering boxes of checks
You wait days for the box to arrive
When you order checks from a bank or a printer, they come by mail. If you need a check today, that wait is a problem. With a Digital Checkbook, the checks are added to your account as soon as you pay, and you print when you are ready.
You run out at the wrong time
A box that is nearly empty is easy to forget. The dashboard shows how many checks you have left and warns you at 10 or fewer. You can buy another pack in a few minutes, and the new checks are added to the ones you have left.
Something on the box is wrong or out of date
A new address, a new bank or a typo in a name can make a whole box of checks useless. Here the details are saved in your account, not printed in advance, so you change them and print the next check with the new details.
You manage more than one account
Ordering for several accounts means several boxes, several wait times and several reorders. A Digital Checkbook covers 1 bank account, so if you have more you can buy one for each, or look at a monthly plan that includes more accounts.
How to buy checks online and start printing in about ten minutes
You do not need to wait for anything to arrive in the mail. If you also want to test the software first, you can start on the free plan and buy a pack later.
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Press Buy Digital Checkbook
The button is at the top of the site. Sign-up and payment are on one screen. Existing users can use Buy more checks on the Dashboard or in Settings.
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Enter your details and pick a pack
Type your name, email and a password, then choose a pack of 100, 200 or 500 checks.
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Pay by card and confirm your email
You pay by card through Square, and your card details go straight to Square. Your account is created when the payment goes through, and the checks are added at once. Then confirm your email with the link we send, and your dashboard opens. A receipt is emailed to you.
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Add your bank account
Enter the name and address on the account, the routing number and the account number. The routing number is checked for you. Add your logo and signature if you want them on the check.
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Run a Test Print, then print a real check
A Test Print is free and does not use a check. Print one on plain paper, hold it against a real check or your blank stock to line it up, then print the real check. Each real check you print uses one from your pack.
What you get with a pack of checks
Every feature, in every pack
The 100, 200 and 500 packs all include the company logo, saved signature (photo, scan, draw or typed), all check templates, batch printing and saved payees. A bigger pack only gives you more checks, not more features.
Checks that never expire
There is no monthly limit, no renewal and no trial clock. Buy a pack, use it over a month or over several years, and buy more when you run low.
Automatic MICR line and amount in words
The routing and account numbers are placed for you in the MICR line, and the written amount is made as you type the number. Those are two common reasons a hand-made check goes wrong.
Free Test Prints and free reprints
A check is used up when it is printed. Test Prints and reprinting a saved check are free and use nothing. A printed voided check does use one, so keep that in mind.
A full check register
Every printed check is saved with its number, payee, amount and date. You get a printable register report and a CSV download, plus cloud backup of your records.
A count of checks left
The dashboard shows how many checks remain and warns at 10 or fewer. At 0, printing pauses until you buy more, and nothing you saved is lost.
An example: what you would spend
Dana writes about 10 checks a year for a landlord's repairs and a few yearly bills. The figures here are an illustration with invented round numbers, not a customer story.
She buys the 100-check pack for $15. That is 15 cents a check for the software side, and it covers about ten years at her pace. She also buys a pack of blank check stock and keeps her printer ink handy, and those cost extra. If she prints on plain paper for a simple payment, the paper costs very little. For someone who writes only a handful of checks a year, ordering a box may be fine too. See printing your own checks vs ordering checks to weigh it.
An illustration with made-up figures, not a real customer.
What does the pack price cover, and what does it not?
The pack price pays for the software side only: the right to print that many checks, with every feature included. At 15 cents a check for 100, 12.5 cents for 200 and 7 cents for 500, a bigger pack costs less per check.
You still buy your own paper and ink. That can be blank check stock, pre-printed stock from your bank or plain paper. Blank check stock prints the whole check, including the MICR line. If you are not sure what to buy, read about what blank check stock is and the check printing supplies checklist.
What do you need before you start?
Gather these before you sign up, and setup will go smoothly.
- Your bank's routing number and your account number. Both are on a check you already have, or in your online banking.
- A printer. Any inkjet or laser printer works, and you can print from Windows, Mac or Chromebook.
- Paper. Blank check stock, pre-printed stock or plain paper. See how to choose the right check paper.
- A card for the Digital Checkbook payment. You pay through Square.
- The name and address on the bank account, exactly as the bank has them.
What are the honest limits?
A Digital Checkbook is for people in the US, aged 18 or over. It covers 1 bank account. All sales are final and not refundable, because the 30-day money-back guarantee applies only to monthly subscriptions. If you were charged by mistake, or checks you paid for did not appear, support will fix it.
We do not promise that any bank will accept a check. Checks on blank stock with a complete MICR line carry the same information as bank-issued checks, and if you are unsure, ask your bank. If you only need one box a year, ordering may suit you better. If you want to compare, start with check printing software vs ordering checks from a bank. The check printing software page and print checks online explain more about how the software works.
What it costs
One flat monthly price. Every paid plan has all check templates, batch printing and the check register. Logo, signature and cloud backup come with Mid Tier and Unlimited. You also pay for your own paper and ink.
Occasional Pack
$5.99
per month
20 checks a month
1 bank account
Mid Tier
$10.99
per month
60 checks a month
4 bank accounts
Unlimited
$25.99
per month
Unlimited checks
Unlimited bank accounts
A check counts when you press Print. Reprints and Test Prints are free. 30-day money-back guarantee on your first payment; see the refund policy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy physical checks from Check Writer 123?
No. We do not sell or mail physical checks. You buy a pack of printable checks, called a Digital Checkbook, and print them yourself on blank check stock, pre-printed bank stock or plain paper that you buy. If you want a box delivered to your door, you will need to order it from your bank or a check printer.
How much does it cost to buy checks online here?
A pack of 100 checks costs $15, 200 costs $25 and 500 costs $35. That works out to 15 cents, 12.5 cents and 7 cents a check. This is the software side only. You also pay for your own paper and ink, and blank check stock if you print on it.
How fast do I get my checks?
Right away. You pay by card through Square, a receipt is emailed to you and the checks are added to your account immediately. You can print the same day. The only wait is for any blank check stock or paper you have not bought yet, so it helps to have that ready.
Do the checks expire?
No. The checks in a Digital Checkbook never expire. There is no subscription, nothing renews and there is no monthly limit. You can use them over a month or over many years. You can buy more packs any time, and the new checks are added to the ones you have left.
Can I get a refund on a pack of checks?
No. All Digital Checkbook sales are final and not refundable. The 30-day money-back guarantee applies only to monthly subscriptions. If you were charged by mistake, or the checks you paid for did not appear in your account, contact support and they will fix it. If you want to try the software first, use the free plan.
What counts as one check used?
A check is used up when it is printed. A printed voided check also uses one. Test Prints and reprinting a saved check are free and use nothing. The dashboard shows how many checks are left and warns at 10 or fewer. At 0, printing pauses until you buy more checks.
Can I use one pack for more than one bank account?
No. A Digital Checkbook covers 1 bank account. An account is limited to 1 bank account, so if you need several accounts a monthly plan suits you better: Mid Tier at $10.99 a month includes 4 bank accounts, and Unlimited at $25.99 a month has no limit on accounts. See pricing.
Will my bank accept checks I print myself?
We cannot promise that any bank will accept a check. Checks printed on blank check stock with a complete MICR line carry the same information as bank-issued checks. If you are unsure, ask your bank before you start. You can also run a Test Print first, which is free and uses no checks.
Guides for people searching to buy checks online
- Check Printing Software vs Ordering Checks From a Bank
- Can You Print Your Own Checks?
- What Is Blank Check Stock?
- Check Printing Supplies Checklist: Paper, Toner, Printer and Envelopes
- How to Choose the Right Check Paper
- How to Print Checks Without a Checkbook
- How to Set Up Your First Check in 10 Minutes
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- People who want to save time writing checks
- Small businesses that need better check records
- People who want to avoid check writing mistakes and wasted checks
- People who print checks now and then
- People who do not want a subscription
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- Businesses that pay by check
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- Anyone: print checks online
Buy your checks today
Sign up and pay on one screen, or start on the free plan with 5 checks a month. Print a free Test Print first to see how it works.