Thanks to the convenience of online and mobile bill pay, fewer people use checks to pay bills. You may be surprised to learn that the average American still writes 30 checks per year, according to ...

If you are a member, however, you can enjoy great prices on checks thanks to Costco’s partnership with Harland Clarke. Because it’s Costco, you’ll have to buy in bulk; the smallest box comes with 200 ...

The use of financial checks dates back to the 11th century, when a merchant in the city of Basra (present-day Iraq) sent written instructions to his bank, ordering the institution to make a payment ...