How to Order Business Checks: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ordering business checks online from Deluxe is a straightforward process. This step-by-step guide walks through how to order business checks, what information you'll need, and common mistakes to avoid.

What You'll Need Before Ordering Business Checks

Having the right information ready before you start will help make the process quick and error-free.

Gather these details first:

Bank account number and routing number
Business name & address (exactly as your bank has it on file)

Accounting software name (if you use one)
Printer type (if ordering laser checks)

Step 1 - Select Your Check

The first step is selecting the check format you need. Start your search on our Business Checks category page.

Common business check formats include:

Manual business checks - Pre-printed checks that are filled out by hand
Laser business checks - Printed using accounting software and laser printer
Continuous business checks - Designed for continuous feed (pin-fed) printers

If you use accounting software like QuickBooks or Sage, laser checks are typically the best option. For more information on these and other formats, see our guide on types of business checks. Not sure how to choose? Our CheckFinder^TM tool can help (accessible from any of our business checks product listing pages).

Step 2 - Select the Security Level For Your Checks

Standard Security Checks - All Deluxe business checks come with standard security features including chemical-reactive paper, microprinting, watermarks, and more.
High Security Checks - Contain additional security features like foil holograms, heat sensitive ink, anti-copy technology, and more to help protect your business against check fraud.

Why higher security makes sense for business checks: 63% of businesses reported experiencing check fraud according to the 2025 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey.

Step 3 - Choose Your Check Position and Layout

Business checks can vary in location on the page and in how many checks are on a page. The option you need may depend on your accounting software if you use laser checks.

Laser Checks

Top checks

Middle checks

Bottom checks

3-on-a-page checks

Manual Checks

1-on-a-page checks

3-on-a-page checks

Checkbook checks

Deskbook checks

Step 4 - Personalize Your Check

Once you've selected the check product you need, you are now ready to personalize it and give it a professional appearance. After clicking on the PERSONALIZE NOW button on the product detail page of your chosen business check, you will be able to personalize your check using a guided step-by-step process.

Select a check design - Most checks include several standard design options. A few select checks also offer premium and charitable designs.

Add your bank information - Bank name, account and routing number, and start number are required. Bank address is optional.

Add your company information - Company information is not required but is encouraged for a professional appearance. Optional fields include company name, slogan, address, and contact information.

Add a business logo - You can choose from a large selection of pre-designed images from Deluxe's free Clip Art image library, or you can upload your own custom business logo.

Select the ink color and font type to be used for your company information. Color options may vary by check product.

Step 5 - Select Quantity and Copies (if applicable)

These selections can be made during any of the previous steps:

Quantity - Available quantities may vary depending on the check selected, but all of our business checks are available to be ordered in several bulk quantity amounts.
Copies - Certain checks can be ordered with Duplicate or Triplicate copies (non-negotiable copies of the original check, often used for record-keeping).

Step 6 - Review Proof and Confirm Compatibility

Before placing your order, you'll be shown a proof of your checks with your customizations. Review carefully. You'll be able to correct any errors at this point before you add them to your cart. This is an important step to make sure the information printed on your checks is accurate:

Business name spelling - Your business name should match what your bank has on file.
Address formatting - Include street address, City, State, and Zip Code.
Bank information - Routing number must match your bank. Account number must be entered exactly.
Check layout and positioning - If you are ordering laser checks and use an accounting software, make sure you choose the correct layout and positioning for your software.

Step 7 - Add To Cart and Checkout

Once you've reviewed and made sure everything is accurate, click "ADD TO CART". At this point you can either proceed to your cart to checkout, or you can continue shopping for additional products to add to your order.

While viewing your shopping cart before checking out, Deluxe provides you with one more opportunity to review your order and make changes if necessary.

Most items will ship within 2-3 working days. See our Shipping & Handling Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Ordering Business Checks

Common mistakes when ordering business checks include:

Ordering a format that doesn't match your software
Guessing printer compatibility
Entering banking details from memory
Ordering too few checks and needing to reorder quickly

Taking a few extra minutes during setup can save time and hassle later.

Additional Resources for Business Checks

For more information to help you make the right decision when selecting business checks, we have additional resource guides including Safety of Ordering Business Checks Online, Check Fraud Protection, and Business Check Security Features. For an overview of the best business checks based on common uses of them, check out our recommended business checks.