In the year 2018, there are more ways to pay someone, or send someone money, than there were 20 years ago. However, there are still plenty of ways consumers can benefit from using personal checks instead of cash, credit or mobile apps.

Here are a few ways you can take advantage of the use of personal checks in 2018.

Paying Rent

Often, if your landlord does let you pay rent with a credit card, there will be a big convenience fee that makes paying with a credit card not worth your time. Paying with personal checks is always a great option when it comes to making rent payments and makes sure you have access to your check as a personal receipt verifying your payment.

Sending money through the mail

If you need to send money to a friend or family member, and you need to send it in an envelope through the mail, cash isn’t a good option due to the chance of it being stolen

Writing them a personal check will make sure your money gets to its destination safely and securely and provides them an easy way to more quickly deposit the check to receive the funds owed to them.

The money stays in your account until the check is cashed

When you write a personal check for someone, the money does not come out of your account until the payee has cashed it. Therefore, if you write a check for someone and want to wait until your next paycheck – you can still write the check and just have it postdated.

Better security

If you have checks that unfortunately get lost or stolen, you can just cancel it and have other checks sent to you. Of course, your best security feature option is ensuring you have EZShield© Check Fraud Protection included with your checks order, so you can always carry your checks and checkbook with a comfortable peace of mind.

If someone tries to cash your check – they will have to sign it, and the recipient of the check will ask for their identification.

Bradford Exchange Checks offers personal checks for as low as $3.50 per box, and 70% off bank check prices. Bradford Exchange Checks makes it simple to safely and securely order unlimited checks online, and receive them quickly in the mail. Plus, safety and security are keys to ensuring your protection from the time you place your order, through your continued use of your personal checks when you add EZShield Check Fraud Protection to the already numerous safety and security features Bradford Exchange Checks includes with every order.