Check Guide for Blank and Imprinted Business Checks
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Business Check Guide for Printed & Blank Business Checks
Learn how to choose the right printed or blank business checks, compare Good, Better, and Best security levels, and select the correct top, middle, or bottom check position.
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Choice Checks focuses on standard business checks, including 3 1/2" x 7" checks for top, middle, and bottom check positions. These formats are commonly used with accounting software and are available in both blank business checks and printed business checks.
Blank Business Checks vs. Printed Business Checks
Blank business checks and printed business checks both help businesses pay vendors, employees, and bills, but they work differently. The right choice depends on how your business prints checks and whether you want your bank information already printed on the check stock.
| Feature | Blank Business Checks | Printed Business Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Businesses that print bank information using check printing software | Businesses that want company and bank information already printed |
| Setup | Requires MICR printing setup and compatible software | Printed with your company, bank, routing, and account details |
| Check Positions | Top, middle, and bottom checks | Top, middle, and bottom checks |
| Security Options | Good, Better, and Best security levels | Good, Better, and Best security levels |
Top, Middle, and Bottom Business Checks
The check position tells you where the actual 3 1/2" x 7" check appears on the 8 1/2" x 11" sheet. Matching the correct position helps your check data, voucher information, and envelope windows line up properly.
Top Checks
The check is located at the top of the sheet, with voucher stubs below.
Middle Checks
The check is located in the center of the sheet, usually with voucher information above and below.
Bottom Checks
The check is located at the bottom of the sheet, with voucher stubs above.
Business Check Styles & Colors
Choice Checks offers several business check styles and color options for blank and printed business checks. Availability depends on the check type, check position, and security level.
Marble
A popular professional check background available in multiple colors.
Blue, Burgundy, Green, Grey, Purple, Tan, Teal
Wave
A clean wave-style background with a modern business look.
Blue, Burgundy, Green, Grey, Tan
Lattice
A patterned check style available in select colors.
Blue, Burgundy, Green, Tan
Herringbone
A Better Security style designed for stronger fraud protection.
Blue, Burgundy, Green, Grey, Tan
Prismatic Cube
A Best Security option with a premium prismatic background.
Blue/Green, Blue/Burgundy
Prismatic Star with Hologram
A premium Best Security style with hologram options.
Blue/Yellow, Green/Yellow
Good, Better & Best Business Check Security
Choose Good Security for everyday protection, Better Security for stronger fraud prevention, or Best Security for the highest level of business check protection.
| Security Level | Recommended For | Protection Level | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOOD | Everyday business use | Standard Protection | Warning Box, Security Screen, Artificial Watermark, Microprinting, Original Document Backer, Mobile Deposit |
| BETTER | Businesses wanting stronger fraud protection | Enhanced Protection | All Good features plus Chemical Protection, Fluorescent Fibers, and Coin Reactive Protection |
| BEST | Businesses seeking maximum fraud protection | Highest Protection Available | All Better features plus True Watermark, Toner Adhesion, Prismatic Backgrounds, Thermochromatic Ink, and Hologram Options |
Need Help Choosing the Right Business Checks?
Not sure whether you need top, middle, or bottom checks? Choice Checks can help you match your business checks to your software, security needs, and envelope requirements.
Contact Choice Checks Shop Business ChecksCheck Security Features Explained
Business checks include security features designed to help prevent fraud, alteration, duplication, and unauthorized reproduction. Understanding these features can help you choose the right level of protection for your business.
Lists security features included on the check for quick verification.
Displays a hidden VOID message when copied or scanned.
Tiny text appears as a line but can be verified under magnification.
Printed watermark visible when viewed at an angle.
Embedded into the paper during manufacturing and visible when held to light.
Reacts when chemicals or solvents are used to alter information.
Embedded fibers appear under ultraviolet light.
Heat-sensitive ink fades and reappears when warmed by touch.
Graduated color backgrounds help resist copying and scanning.
Causes toner to bond permanently to the paper surface.
Changes color when rubbed with a coin for authentication.
Premium foil security image that provides visual authentication.