Why Are Checks So Expensive?
A: Essentially, it's expensive to buy checks from banks because it's expensive for banks to provide them to you. Banks don't produce checks out of thin air — they have to pay to have them printed and shipped, which means they need to mark up the price for customers so they don't lose money.
How much do checks cost at banks?
You'll typically pay a fee for a cashier's check to the bank, with the average fee at the nation's largest banks hovering around $10. The upside of using a cashier's check to pay someone (or receive payment) in place of a personal check or cash is that it is secure.
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Is it cheaper to order checks from your bank?
Typically, you'll find an order form for more checks within your checkbook. However, as Gonzalez says, ordering checks through your bank is usually the most expensive option. The cost can be up to nearly 30 cents per check, depending on the bank and complexity of the order.
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