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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of check formats do you offer?
A: We offer a wide selection of check formats to help you meet your unique personal finance needs.
Classic top-tear personal checks are perforated along the top of the binding.
Side-tear personal checks conveniently separate from the stub at the left.
Top-stub style checks let you record transactions and carry over your balances with a convenient spiral-bound register.
Home desk set checks are ideal for home or business use, with a 3-to-a-page format. Side-tear register stubs make record keeping easy.
Q: What are Single checks?
A: Offered for top-tear and side-tear formats, singles are one-part checks bound together in a pad and perforated either at the top or the side. Top-stub personal checks have a convenient spiral-bound register at the top.
Q: What are Duplicate checks?
A: Duplicates are single checks backed with an extra carbon copy so you automatically keep a record of every check you write. When you write a check and tear it out, the copy stays bound in the pad. Duplicates are a great way to protect yourself in case you forget to record a check in your register, because you have an automatic copy to refer to.
Duplicate checks are available for top-tear, side-tear, and home desk set check formats.
Q: What do the numbers on my check mean?
A: The anatomy of a check is extremely important to ensure that all your banking transactions take place quickly and efficiently. The numbers and symbols running along the bottom of your check are automatically programmed to reflect your one-of-a-kind personal banking financial information. These numbers and symbols tell your bank all the information it needs to know to correctly complete the transaction. This is why, at Bradford Exchange Checks®, we emphasize the importance of entering these numbers correctly when ordering your checks.
The first nine numbers starting from the left is your bank's routing number—rather like a Zip code. The symbols on either side of it indicate the beginning and end of the number. When ordering your checks you do not need to include these symbols when filling out your bank information. This is done automatically for you. The next number to the right is your bank personal account number. The last four or five digit number on the right is the check number, which is repeated in the upper right hand corner of the check.
Q: Why is my bank's routing number on my personal check different from the routing number on my deposit slip?
A: Some banks have locations apart from the main bank that only process deposits. So all your deposits get routed to that location, while your personal checks are routed to your bank's primary repository. Because they are at different locations, they need different routing numbers—just as two different homes may have different Zip codes depending on their locations.
When you order checks online from Bradford Exchange Checks® you will be asked to provide the routing number that appears on your current personal checks and, if applicable, a separate routing number for your deposit slip.
Illinois Residents Please Note: If this is your first time ordering personal checks from Bradford Exchange Checks®, Illinois law prohibits us from processing your personal check order until you send us a voided check and a bank deposit slip from your checking account. Only when we receive these items is your order complete. Upon completion of your order, you can expect to receive your checks within 12 to 15 business days via Standard shipping, or 6 to 8 business days via Quik-ShipSM.
Q: How many checks are in a box?
A: The number of checks per box you'll receive depends on your choice of format.
| Format |
Checks Per Box |
Deposit Slips Per Box |
| Top-Tear |
150 |
Singles - 40
Duplicates - 25 |
| Side-Tear |
150 |
Singles - 40
Duplicates - 25 |
| Top-Stub |
150 |
Singles - 40 |
| Home Desk |
300 |
Singles - 60
Duplicates - 60 |
Q: How soon can I receive my checks?
A: We are pleased to offer a variety of shipping methods to make sure your checks arrive when you need them.
SecureShipSM is your most convenient, affordable, and secure option. Your entire order is delivered to your home within 4 to 9 business days. For locations not served by SecureShip, Quik-ShipSM assures that you'll receive your first box of checks within 6 to 8 business days. FedEx Ground Signature Required delivers your checks to you within 6 to 9 business days, but your order may be delayed if you are not present to sign for the package. Standard Shipping delivers your checks within 12 to 15 business days.
Different orders will be shipped separately and may not arrive together. Please allow appropriate time for additional packages to arrive.
Illinois Residents Please Note: By Illinois state law, your submitted order is placed on Hold status until we receive a deposit slip and a voided check from your existing account. Only when we receive these items is your order complete. Upon completion of your order, you can expect to receive your checks via the shipping method of your choice.
Q: Is there a place for my phone number, license number or other information on my checks?
A: Yes, when you get to Step #3 of the Checkout process—Customizing Your Personal Checks—we provide an optional fifth line for any additional text you'd like on your personal checks. Examples include your phone number or personal messages (such as Support Our Troops, I Believe in Angels, We Love Our Cats!). If you do not wish to have this additional line of text on your personal checks, simply leave this field blank.
To protect against identity theft, we strongly recommend you DO NOT print your Social Security number or driver's license number. California Residents Please Note: California law strictly prohibits printing your Social Security number on your checks.
Q: Are the colors on the screen the same as the actual checks?
A: The check designs you see on your screen are more vibrant than the actual printed checks. This is to better showcase the beautiful art masterpieces that Bradford Exchange Checks® exclusively presents to you. The actual printed check colors are softer to allow for legible check writing. Also, color accuracy depends on your specific monitor's color displays, which vary widely. It is safe to say that the colors on your screen are representational of the printed check images.
Q: Will my bank accept checks from Bradford Exchange Checks®?
A: Absolutely! All Bradford Exchange Checks® are printed to the universal standards established by the financial and retail industries. They meet or exceed all standards established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), which are the exact same standards that your bank's printer must follow. So it's safe to order from Bradford Exchange Checks®.
Q: Where can I sign up for an e-newsletter?
A: You can sign up to receive our special e-mail newsletter. Be the first to learn about special low reorder offers, new personal check design introductions, terrific new accessories to match your personal checks, and other special offers from our affiliated companies. Go to our Home page and enter your e-mail address at the "Free E-newsletter" banner on the left hand side of the page.
Q: Can I get address labels to match my check designs?
A: Yes, we offer matching address labels for many of our exclusive artistic check designs. We also offer mailing address labels with their own distinctive artistry. Click here to view our mailing address labels.
Q: Can I get checkbook covers for my checks?
A: Yes, we offer an array of handsome checkbook covers, including covers that match many of our exclusive check designs. We also offer a standard leather checkbook cover with photo inserts, and a zippered leather checkbook cover wallet — both in your choice of rich colors. A distinctive leather-grained vinyl binder, in your choice of colors, is available for home desk sets. Click here to view our checkbook covers.
 
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