Bank Advantage Program
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Checksforless.com® Bank Advantage?

CHECKSFORLESS.COM® is one of the best-known online brands for providing small businesses with laser and manual business checks, deposit tickets, and other business banking supply needs. It’s our goal to provide you with a convenient online destination that consistently offers the lowest price in the nation with 100% satisfaction - Guaranteed. With Checksforless.com Bank Advantage Program, you’ll earn commission on a wide variety of products, including business checks and deposit tickets. Just simply log in here at banks.checksforless.com and place your account holders order and we’ll take it from there. The best part is, you will receive a commission on all orders including reorders!
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What are some of the benefits of becoming a member of Bank Advantage?

For over ten years, Checksforless.com® has offered bank advantage members and their clients a win-win solution when it comes to purchasing their printed products. Account holders and members get the guaranteed lowest prices in the nation on our products, while banks, credit unions and financial institutions earn a 15% commission on every sale, even reorders. And best of all, there's no work on thebank's part!

For your customers…

Your customers will get the guaranteed lowest prices in the nation on the banking products they need most! Checksforless.com consistently offers the guaranteed lowest prices in the nation on cash management products with a dedication to driving down costs to consumers. The level of craftsmanship in our manufacturing facility is of the highest quality, allowing for a 100% guarantee of total satisfaction, including bank acceptance and software compatibility. Our service specialists handle all details with your client, while you profit every time they order.

For you…

Checksforless.com® enables banking institutions like yours a way to provide high quality business supplies with fast turnaround, 100% software compatibility, and the guaranteed lowest prices in the nation. Checksforless.com® Bank Advantage Program helps your members by offering solutions to start, grow, and maintain their businesses. You place the order and we handle the rest. Register Today to start your process of improving branch efficiency and enhancing member satisfaction.

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What colors do you offer for your checks?

We offer a large selection of colors of checks, including classic, linen, marblesky, and stone colors. You will see that not all checks come in all colors as colors vary per type of check. For a complete list of colors and previews click here
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Who handles processing the orders and customer service?

All you have to do is place your account holder's orders on our bank advantage website and our service specialists will do the rest.
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Does it cost me anything to become a member of Checksforless.com® Bank Advantage?

No! It's absolutely free to become a bank advantage member.
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How do I sign up?

Just click the Register Now icon, and complete and submit our online application form. After you submit your application, we will send you a confirmation of your application. Once your application is reviewed, your program manager will send you a confirmation e-mail with your username and password. Your program manager will then follow up with how to set up your branches and your banking information.
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How does the program work?

Checksforless.com® Bank Advantage helps you earn a 15% commission on a wide variety of qualifying products. The best part is you don’t have to take the order! Just simply refer your clients to us along with your bank code, and we’ll take it from there. You get the commission on all your customers orders and reorders, while we do all of the work.

Checksforless.com® pays Bank Advantage members on a quarterly basis. Once you have earned a minimum of $25 in commission, we will mail you a detailed commission report along with your check. If your commission for the quarter is less than $25, the total amount you earned will be carried over to the next quarter until you have met or exceeded that minimum amount.

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How do I change my account information?

Once you have been accepted as a bank advantage member, you will be given access to our Bank Advantage Resource Center portion of our web site. Your account information can be modified through this interface if you have the rights as an administrator on the account.
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How much can I earn?

Checksforless.com® Bank Advantage is easy to use and easy to calculate your earnings. We give a straight 15% commission on every sale of a qualifying product.

Products which qualify for commission earnings are:

  • Laser Voucher Checks
  • 3-Per Page Laser Checks
  • Personal Checks
  • 3-Per Page Manual Checks (7-Ring Binder Style)
  • 3--Per Page Deskbook Checks (6 -Ring and Bound Style)
  • One-Write Pegboard Checks (McBee & Safeguard Pegboard Compatible)
  • Travel Convenience Checks
  • Blank Laser Check Stock
  • Deposit Tickets
  • Laser Deposit Slips (Quickbooks & Peachtree compatible)
  • Double Window Envelopes (regular & self-sealing)
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How do I know how much commission I've earned?

Through the Bank Advantage Resource Center, you can access reports - updated daily - that provide information on orders, shipments and commissions earned.
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How often do I get paid?

Checksforless.com® pays Bank Advantage Members on a quarterly basis. Once you have earned a minimum of $25 in commission, we will mail you a detailed commission report along with your check. If your commission for the quarter is less than $25, the total amount you earned will be carried over to the next quarter until you have met or exceeded that minimum amount. For more detailed information on payment, please refer to the Checksforless.com Business Terms and Conditions. Please note that Checksforless.com® has discretion to cancel any Bank Advantage account that does not earn the $25 total commission yearly.
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Do I earn commissions on my own purchases?

Yes. When you buy products from us through our bank website, you earn the same commission on your purchase that you would from a visitor purchase.
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What about product returns?

If one of your customers returns a product for a refund, or if credit card charges are reversed due to a dispute or credit card fraud, the amount of the return or order cancellation will be deducted from your total commission amount prior to sending the quarterly check. For more detailed information on returns and cancellations, please refer to Checksforless.com® Business Terms and Conditions.
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How can I monitor my sales?

You can monitor your sales by accessing reports as often as you like through the Bank Advantage Resource Center on banks.checksforless.com.
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How will you know that the orders came from me?

All your orders on our site contain a unique Bank Advantage code identifier. Every time you place an order on this site we know to credit you when a purchase is made. All orders that include products we have not printed for a customer need to be presented with an bank advantage code to ensure credit for the sale.
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How often can I run reports?

You can run reports daily if you wish. The Bank Advantage Resource Center, our reporting portion of our website, is updated daily with the latest information about your site.
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What are your accepted payment methods?

Our accepted payment methods are: Check, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Invoice Your Bank, or ACH.
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How long has Checksforless.com® been in business?

Family owned and operated, Checksforless.com® has been in business for more than 35 years. Located in Portland, Maine, the company serves small businesses nationwide with printed financial products
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Checksforless.com® Return Policy

Checksforless.com® is proud to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. When you order from us, you have no risk involved. If you are not satisfied with your order for any reason, just return your items within 90 days from delivery. We will we will refund your money, remake your order or credit your account. No questions asked. We do not charge any restocking fees, but you will be responsible for the return shipping at your own cost. If you are not satisfied with your order, please contact us immediately.
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Where can I send feedback on checks and service?

We welcome your feedback on our products and services. You can call us directly at 800.245.5775 or you can send us an email at banks@checksforless.com with your comments.
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How do I contact Checksforless.com®?

To contact us via phone, call us at 800.245.5775. To contact us via fax, dial 800.893.0177. To contact us by regular mail, write to: Checksforless.com 200 Riverside Industrial Parkway Portland, ME 04103 You can email us at info@checksforless.com
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What is Check 21?

Check 21 is a federal law written to make the check processing system more efficient. Using electronic images, the need to physically transfer the check from one financial institution to another is eliminated. This system places certain requirements on the design, print quality and MICR encoding on banking products. All of our products have been tested to be fully compliant with Check 21.
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Are my checks Check 21 compliant?

Yes. All of our checks are Check 21 compliant.
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What if I need technical support?

Technical support for this website is offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 10:00 pm EST. You may reach our customer service technical support staff by calling 800.245.5775 or you may email us with your questions.
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What do you do with my customer information?

Checksforless.com® is committed to protecting your private information. We use the information collected about you to process orders and to provide a more personalized shopping experience. Checksforless.com may also use your information to communicate with you about products, services and future promotions. For the purposes of check verification and fraud prevention, Checksforless.com® exchanges information about our customers internally and among our banking affiliates. Names and other information that are received by Checksforless.com® through a financial institution are not shared with or rented to nonaffiliated third parties except for the purpose of fulfilling our contracts with financial institutions or as otherwise required by law.

Checksforless.com® will never share customer information, including names and mailing addresses, with third parties.

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What do I do if my order was incorrectly printed?

Checksforless.com® is proud to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. When you order from us, you have no risk involved. If you are not satisfied with your order for any reason, we will refund your money, remake your order or credit your account. No questions asked. If you are not satisfied with your order, please contact us immediately.
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What if I need to change my order after it is placed on the web?

Our fast turn-around time enables us to take your check order from entry process to press in 24 to 72 hours. You must contact us immediately if you would like to change your order, despite the ordering method
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Can I receive a proof?

Yes, a faxed or digital proof is available upon request for no additional charge. Remember, proofs will increase production time. Our website is designed to offer proofs of your imprinted products in real time.
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Why am I getting charged sales tax?

We are required by law to charge sales tax for orders with a delivery address in which we have established either a physical or an economic presence. The current list of States which require us to collect Sales Tax is:
Arkansa, California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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What if my business has tax exempt status?

If your business has a tax exempt status, please fax us a copy of your valid state certificate to 800.893.0177. Once this information is on file, you will not be charged sales tax. If you have a tax exempt status and are placing an order for the first time, please indicate your tax exempt status on the order form or call 800.245.5775 so we may process your order accordingly. Reorders will then have your tax exempt status on file.
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What if I accidentally place a duplicate order?

While we have tried to set up our site so that duplicate orders do not happen, we understand nothing is perfect. If you place a duplicate order, please contact Checksforless.com® so we may delete the order and process only your original order.
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How soon will I receive my order?

Our standard production time is 24 to 72 hours, not including weekends and holidays. Shipping time is additional to production time. Click here to see a UPS Ground Map of delivery times.
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What if I need my order faster?

Standard production time is 24 to 72 hours, not including shipping time. If you need your order faster than our standard delivery time, you may choose from our expedited in-plant rush services and expedited shipping services listed below. Expedited services are available for both new orders and reorders. Click Here to see our shipping costs.
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Will Checksforless.com® notify me that my order has been received?

Immediately after you place your order, you will be transferred to the order confirmation page that you can print to verify and record your order details. We will also send you a confirmation email as soon as your order is processed online.
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Will Checksforless.com® notify me that my order has shipped?

Yes. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email that includes your UPS tracking number. You can track your order by logging in and visiting the Order Status Page.
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How will you calculate my shipping charges?

We calculate your shipping charges based on the order total. $0.01 - $25.00 = $8.00 $25.01 - $75.00 = $11 $75.01 - $125.00 = $15.00 $125.01 - $185.00 = $19.00 $185.01 - $250.00 = $23 Over $250.00 = UPS Ground Rate. All Orders from Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are shipped Priority Mail = $20/Box
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What is your standard method of shipping?

Our standard method of shipping is UPS Ground. All Orders from Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are shipped Priority Mail
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What kind of rush services do you offer?

We offer in-plant rushes and shipping rushes to expedite your order. It is not always beneficial to select both of these options. Please consider where you live and when you need the checks before selecting your rush options. In-plant Production Rush: Additional $50.00 per imprint item Partial Order Overnight (100 Checks): Additional $35.00 Partial Order 2nd Day Air (100 Checks): Additional $25.00 3-Day Select ( Entire Order): At Cost
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What if I want my checks shipped to a different address?

You can ship your checks to a different address as long as we have validated your account.
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Why did my items arrive on different days?

Checks and accessories are sometimes packaged separately, making it possible for your items to arrive on different days. All items of your complete order should arrive within a few days of each other. If they do not, please contact us.
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