# How to Mail a Check Without a Printer (Step-by-Step Guide)

Look, I get it. You need to send a check, but:

- Your printer's out of ink (or you don't even own one)
- You can't find stamps
- You really don't want to drive to the post office
- Or you're just tired of the whole paper check ritual

Here's the thing: you can mail a check in about 90 seconds from your phone. No printer needed. Here's how.

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## The Actual Steps (Takes About 2 Minutes)

**1. Download the app**  
Search "Check Supply" in the App Store. It's free to download.

**2. Connect your bank**  
The app uses Plaid (same thing Venmo uses) to securely connect your checking account. Takes about 30 seconds, no routing numbers to look up.

**3. Add who you're paying**  
Type in the recipient's name and address. That's it. If you've paid them before, just select from your list.

**4. Enter the amount and send**  
Type the check amount, add a memo if you want, and hit send. Done.

They print it, stuff it in an envelope, stamp it, and drop it in the mail within 1-2 business days.

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## When This Actually Makes Sense

### You're paying rent and your landlord only takes checks

I built this app because my landlord wouldn't accept Venmo, and I was sick of buying stamps. Now I just send my rent check from my phone every month. Takes 20 seconds.

### Your printer's broken (or you don't have one)

Most people under 30 don't own printers anymore. Why would you? This solves that problem entirely.

### You're traveling or working remotely

Had a user who needed to pay their mortgage while on vacation in Hawaii. Did it from the beach. Your bank is probably closed, but your phone works anywhere.

### You need to pay a contractor or vendor

If you run a business and need to send checks to vendors who don't take card payments, this beats having to go to the office just to write a check.

### It's just more convenient

Real talk: even if you have a printer, stamps, and envelopes, this is still easier. No handwriting, no trips to the mailbox, no wondering if you spelled something wrong.

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## The Honest Drawbacks

**It takes 1-2 days to mail.**  
We print and mail your check the same or next business day, but it's still physical mail—so expect normal USPS delivery times (2-5 days). If you need instant payment, use Venmo or Zelle instead.

**Only works in the US.**  
We can only mail to US addresses right now.

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## How It Compares to Other Options

**vs. Your bank's bill pay:**  
Bank bill pay is free but often takes 7-10 days (they literally mail checks for most payees). This is faster and you control exactly when it goes out.

**vs. Writing a check yourself:**  
That requires having checks, a printer (maybe), stamps, envelopes, and a trip to the mailbox. Also, your handwriting.

**vs. Online bill pay services:**  
Most online check mailing services require you to have a desktop, enter routing numbers manually. This is designed for mobile-first use.

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## Common Questions

- **Is this secure?** — Your bank connection is handled by Plaid (bank-level encryption). We never see your login credentials. The check is printed in a secure facility and mailed via USPS.

- **Can I cancel a check after sending?** — Yes, but only if it hasn't been printed yet (usually within a few hours of sending). There's a cancel button in the app.

- **What if the check gets lost in the mail?** — You can see when the check was mailed and approximately when it should arrive. If it gets lost, you can void it and send a new one.

- **Do you support business checks?** — Not yet, but coming soon. Right now it's just personal checks from your personal checking account.