#Order a chequebook plus

For example, a book of 200 personal cheques from ASAP Cheques costs just $13.

Ordering directly through a reputable third-party supplier such as ASAP Cheques, Cheque Direct or Action Forms can be much cheaper, especially if you use cheques frequently for personal or business and buy in bulk. Banks don’t actually print the cheques themselves-they take your order and send it to a cheque printer, resulting in a marked-up price. Many people automatically go through their bank because of convenience, and may not realize it’s cheaper to order directly from independent cheque printers. It’s a well-kept secret that you aren’t required to order cheques through your bank.

#Order a chequebook plus

Depending on the style and quantity of cheques ordered, a chequebook can cost between $25-$70, plus taxes and shipping. Premium chequing accounts that charge a higher monthly fee may include cheques as part of the package, but most basic chequing accounts require you to pay extra to order cheques. Although cheques are increasingly being replaced by other forms of electronic payment, they are still commonly used by Canadians to pay landlords for rental housing, by businesses that don’t accept electronic payments, and for personal payments, such as a birthday gift to a relative or money owed to a friend.Ĭheques are typically sold in books of 50, 100 or 200 and can be ordered for an additional fee, either through your bank or directly through a cheque printing company.

When the cheque is cashed, money is withdrawn from your chequing account. When you write a cheque, you’re instructing the bank to make that payment. A cheque is a written, dated, and signed secure slip of paper indicating an agreement to pay another individual or organization a designated sum of money.