Do you still write checks?

[gaylasue]

I just opened my last booklet of checks.  I really hate to order more since I hardly ever write checks anymore but I guess I will anyway.  I like to have a some on hand in the event of necessity ~ lost debit card, ATM down, etc.  Do you still write checks for merchandise, bills, etc. or has it becoming one of those obsolete items...?

[engler710]

I write one out every now and then when I have no cash and pay day is the next day and something is needed badly..I use maybe 1 check a month. I've had my checks since 05 and still have about 3 book left

[orangeaura]

I like writing checks myself. Mostly, I write checks out for rent and bills so that I kinda feel like I still have some control when people take money out of my account. I don't use them in store though.

[samrhett2]

I hate them but every once in awhile they still serve a purpose that a debit card won't handle.

[dreamyxo]

I can't remember the last check I wrote.

[sledgewig]

The only checks I write any more are my rent check and some donations to charities.  Haven't had to get new checks for 3 years! 

[Tresbn00]

I write checks when I can't find a debit card or credit card, paying bills or if I want a more tangible record of a monetary transaction like paying bills that the recipient has questionable accounting practices.  I also write checks for kid's activities, charities and birthday presents. I also write checks to employees from my business checking account.  I usually only write checks when I am trying to keep better control of my own finances.  Credit cards and debit cards are very handy to keep in my pocket.

[Tinachelune]

I only write checks if I'm giving a gift to my nieces or nephew. Other than that....all my bills are paid on-line. It's so much faster and easier than actually writing out a check and sending it in the mail hoping that it gets their on time and does not get lost.  I think actual check writing is becoming a thing of the past. 

[bhm42004]

I don't rite checks. I either purchase money orders or pay using a debit card that i pre-load. No problems with bounced checks!   

[prtee33]

I write checks all the time to pay bills through the mail. I never use a check when making a purchase though. That's old school!!

[Azanne07]

i have never wrote out a check. i know there are older ladies that will write checks at the casino

[CHANEYLAKEGIRL]

I write many checks. I do not use my debit card. I guess I'm wierd that way. 

[Phx0808]

Very few places take checks. I pay most of my bills online.
Even places like Walmart that do take checks, I still prefer to use my debit card.



 

[dwggs]

Most of my bills are direct withdraw so I only write a few checks.  At the store I use my credit card
that I get cash back on whenever possible

[lgemini]

I still write checks to pay my bills.