4 Tips for Check Safety
10/10/2024 (Updated: 8/4/2026) - Stories and Insights
Digital payments are easier than ever, but some situations still call for paper checks. Criminals continue to use forgery and check washing to steal information, so it’s important to follow safe check etiquette when making a payment.
Steps to safer check writing include filling out your check completely, avoiding blank spaces, writing with permanent ink and avoiding the use of unnecessary personal information. It’s also important to review your account for cleared checks to ensure the amount and payee are correct.
Want to help prevent check fraud? Share this information with someone you know.
If you’d like to learn more about switching to digital payments like BillPay or Zelle, we’re here to help with convenient and secure online and mobile banking.
Steps to safer check writing include filling out your check completely, avoiding blank spaces, writing with permanent ink and avoiding the use of unnecessary personal information. It’s also important to review your account for cleared checks to ensure the amount and payee are correct.
Want to help prevent check fraud? Share this information with someone you know.
If you’d like to learn more about switching to digital payments like BillPay or Zelle, we’re here to help with convenient and secure online and mobile banking.
