How to print a blank check?

How to print a blank check?

You can print a blank check, or print a check with some details left out. This page shows both ways.

Quick answer: In Payments Out, open the Check tab, click Process next to the blank check, choose Print on Check Paper or Print on White Paper, then click Yes, Continue.

What a blank check looks like

Here is the top of the PDF that opens when you choose Print on White Paper for a blank check. The payee, amount, and date are empty. The check number and your bank details are already printed. The page says the check is printed upside down on purpose, and it has short steps to print and deposit the check.

Printed PDF of a blank check on white paper, with the print and deposit steps

Two ways to print a blank check

Way 1: print a blank check you already created. Use this when you made blank checks with Blank Check. Read How to create a blank check as single or bulk? first if you have not made any.

Step 1

Open Payments Out

In the left menu, under PAYABLES, click Payments Out, then open the Check tab. Blank checks show $0.00 and No Payee.
Check tab in Payments Out with two blank checks

Step 2

Click Process

In the Status column, click Process next to the blank check. A list opens with Print on Check Paper, Print on White Paper, Mail, and Email.
Process menu with Print on Check Paper and Print on White Paper

Step 3

Choose how to print

Click Print on Check Paper if you have pre-printed check stock. Click Print on White Paper to print on plain paper.

Step 4

Confirm

A window asks if you want to continue with your choice. Click Yes, Continue.
Confirm window with Yes, Continue

Step 5

Print the file

The check opens as a PDF in a new browser tab. Print it from there. The status of the check changes to Printed.

Way 2: leave out details on a new payment. Use this when you want to print a check and fill in some details by hand. On the Send Payment page, use Process Without.

Process Without on the Send Payment page with Amount, Payee, Signature and Date
  • Open Send Payment and choose a bank account and Check as the way to send it.
  • Under Process Without, tick the details you want to leave blank: Amount, Payee, Signature, or Date.
  • Choose Print check paper or Print white paper, then continue.

Which paper should I use?

Common questions

Where do I find my blank checks?

In Payments Out, on the Check tab. They show $0.00 and No Payee.

Which details can I leave out?

Under Process Without you can tick Amount, Payee, Signature, and Date.

I need help printing a blank check.

Call (408) 775-7720, use the chat box in the lower right corner of the app, or email support@onlinecheckwriter.com.

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This page gives general information. It is not legal advice.