Questions To Ask When Switching Online Check Services

Considering switching check software or check printing services? Professionals who were using a check product that was discontinued, disrupted, or simply unsuitable to the business’s needs are likely in the market for a new provider. Before switching—and committing to a service that disappoints—it helps to do a little research to make sure you select a product appropriate for your business type and size. Some questions to ask in order to select the right product:

How many checks can I print per month?

While some services offer software for printing checks for free, they may have limits on how many check designs can be accessed and how many checks can be printed. Checkeeper does not put limits on usage: create and save as many templates as needed to suit your payment needs, link as many checking accounts as necessary for funding different types of expenses, and print as many checks as needed all month long for a single, fixed subscription price.

What special equipment do I need?

Printing checks right from the office is a convenient way to get a professional check in your hands on demand. However, it is important to know upfront what special device, printer, or download requirements there are so that the program runs properly. A great feature of online check printing and mailing through Checkeeper is that no additional software or hardware investments are necessary to get the most out of the service. Checkeeper is online, cloud-based, and self-managed so that all IT updates, security, and troubleshooting are handled for you. Access your account from the device you already work with, and print checks using the office printer you already use: no special ink, toner, or accessories needed.

How do I add customizing elements to my checks?

A key benefit of printing your own checks is that you can design them to be unique and uniquely styled to your company’s needs. Checkeeper enables users to upload a company logo and other design elements to make checks stand apart from competitors and to take advantage of the branding opportunity. Users can also add custom check fields, like customer ID or invoice number, if it aids the processing and organizing of check payments for the business.

How many users can I add without a fee?

Many online services for financial management charge on a per-user or per-usage basis. Checkeeper offers unlimited monthly access for no extra fees. To authorize additional users to the account, simply input their names and email addresses into the Checkeeper administration, and Checkeeper will email each new user a secure link to follow to initiate account setup. Share access with an employee, partner, or virtual bookkeeper, and still maintain oversight over all the checks created in the account. Limit the user permissions to only designated features, and/or add an approval requirement for greater security if you want to approve of payments before they are sent out.

Can checks be printed and mailed for me?

While printing your own checks on demand is a convenient way to get customized, professional checks without delay or heavy expense, having the option to order checks printed and mailed for you is vital for professionals who travel a lot, work at multiple client locations throughout the week, or lack a well-outfitted back-office space, as well as for those professionals who are simply too busy to devote regular time to bookkeeping. Checkeeper offers complete check printing and mailing services for check orders of any size. Save some mailing credits in your Checkeeper account, and place a check order before 4pm EST on a standard business day to have your payment checks printed and mailed for you according to the priority delivery speed of your choice. Need an unusually large order of checks to be printed and mailed, for customer rebates or refunds, for instance? A call or email to Checkeeper can get you a custom quote for an order that needs custom care.

Can I try this service for free before deciding?

Instead of investing in a software that does not adequately meet your needs, a better idea is to try out some products of interest before committing. Checkeeper accounts are free to register for, and they come with a 14-day free trial, giving new users all the time they need to learn the features and try out various check layouts and designs. Adopt Checkeeper after the free trial on a simple month-to-month basis with no contract or commitment required. Print all the checks you need each month without incurring usage fees or hidden charges.