You’re already printing your checks. The question is whether you’re doing it the expensive way or the smart way. Every week, many small business owners print their own checks and reduce costs that others may not realize they’re incurring. If you haven’t made the switch to print your checks yourself yet, this can change how you think about one of the most overlooked costs in your business.
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The Problem with How Most Businesses Handle Checks
Walk into most small businesses, and you’ll find the same setup. A checkbook from the bank, a reorder form somewhere in a drawer, and a vague memory of the last time a check delivery arrived later than expected when it was needed urgently. Pre-printed checks feel like the default. They’re not always the most cost-effective option.
Here’s what that system actually costs you:
You pay per box, plus shipping. If your bank account changes or you move, every check in that box becomes unusable. Some business checking accounts add per-transaction and other fees. When you run out – often at inconvenient times – you may need to place a rush order or make additional arrangements. For a business running lean, these costs add up over time.
What Printing Your Own Checks Actually Looks Like
The alternative is simpler than most people expect. Instead of ordering pre-printed checks and waiting on deliveries, you print checks on blank stock paper using your regular printer – right from your home or office. You print exactly what you need, when you need it.
Many businesses report reducing their check-printing costs by up to 80% compared to traditional pre-printed checks. Savings depend on usage, volume, and current processes.
How Zil Money Makes This Work for Your Business
Zil Money is built around exactly this workflow – giving businesses more control over their check printing while helping reduce costs, complexity, and dependency on traditional processes.
Here’s what the platform puts in your hands:
Print checks quickly when needed. No more waiting on deliveries or realizing you’re out of stock on a Friday. Log in, enter your payment details, and print from your regular printer in just a few steps.
Save up to 80% using blank stock paper. Zil Money is optimized for blank check stock, which can be more cost-effective than pre-printed checks depending on usage.
Customize your checks in minutes. Upload your business logo, add your details, and use the drag-and-drop editor to personalize your layout. Your checks look professional and reflect your brand.
Mail checks without touching a printer. Don’t want to print at all? Zil Money’s built-in mailing service handles it. Enter the payment details, and the platform prints and mails the check on your behalf – useful when you’re traveling or managing multiple priorities.
The platform is designed for businesses that want more control over how they print and send checks while reducing delays and manual steps.
The Businesses That Grow Protect Every Dollar
The difference between a business that scales and one that stays stuck is rarely one big decision. It’s dozens of small costs, reviewed honestly and adjusted over time. Check printing is one of them.
Addressing this process can help reduce unnecessary expenses and improve how payments are handled. Fewer reorders, fewer delays, and better visibility into costs all contribute to a more predictable workflow.
Sign up with Zil Money today and take full control of how your business prints and sends checks – faster, cheaper, and entirely on your terms.
*The information provided is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Zil Money makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information. Use of this information is at your own risk.
