Community Chat

[Nataliesgramma]

I write very few check these days because I use the Bank's Bill Pay.  I took my order slip to my usual Bank location on July 10th and the teller placed my order for me. I never asked how long they take, although I don't remember waiting very long.

As of yesterday, I have not received them. My Bank uses Harland and Clarke, so I Had them check on my order and was told they shipped July 12th and they take 10 BUSINESS days to arrive. My checking acct was charged for the checks July 17th.

I went back to the bank yesterday and told them my concern that they may be stolen. I have watched my Checking acct for any frauulent activity.

I was told that they take 2 weeks to receive them from the ship date. I just can't beleive this...AND there is NO TRACKING available for them!! You PAY EXTRA if you want 'tracking'. (no one told me that)

The bank told me to give it another one or two days and then they will put a "hold" on those check numbers.

If you order checks from Harland and Clarke, how long does it take?

[Bri369]

I've never ordered checks from the bank or Harland and Clark.

The last time I ordered checks, which was a couple of years ago, was from Checks Unlimited.  I didn't pay for faster shipping or anything.  They did take a while to come.  

Give it a few more days.  

[CalminHeart]

The last time I ordered checks, I had the option of having them delivered to my bank.  They called me when ready.   It's safer than going through the mail.

[Karie2022]

I wouldn’t worry too much...it does take time to get them..in the future, just have them sent to your bank branch and you can pick them up there. And definitely pay extra for tracking.

[FrostyBabe1]

My bank uses Harland as their check supplier as well. I order thru them because I get one box per year at no charge and that's more than enough for me. Yes, the free, bulk rate shipping option does take about 2 weeks to arrive. I've never had any problems with receiving them. They'd be shipped the same way to the bank if I choose to have them delievered there, so I see no point in having to make a trip to pick them up. 

[CelticCrafter]

A few months ago we opened a new checking account in order to get a better rate on a CD and it took a lot longer than I expected to get the checks.  If I remember it was at least 10 days before they arrived.

[RedTop]

I just received a check order from the same company, 8 days after the order was placed.

[x Hedge]

  Agree with @FrostyBabe1 .

Harland printed my new checks last spring, took just as long as Deluxe check printers to get to me.

[Allegheny]

It does seem to take quite a bit of time to get check orders.  I would go with the information provided by your bank.  If you don't receive the checks by 7/31, then I'd be concerned and go back to the bank. 

[Spurt]

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@Nataliesgramma wrote:

I write very few check these days because I use the Bank's Bill Pay.  I took my order slip to my usual Bank location on July 10th and the teller placed my order for me. I never asked how long they take, although I don't remember waiting very long.

As of yesterday, I have not received them. My Bank uses Harland and Clarke, so I Had them check on my order and was told they shipped July 12th and they take 10 BUSINESS days to arrive. My checking acct was charged for the checks July 17th.

I went back to the bank yesterday and told them my concern that they may be stolen. I have watched my Checking acct for any frauulent activity.

I was told that they take 2 weeks to receive them from the ship date. I just can't beleive this...AND there is NO TRACKING available for them!! You PAY EXTRA if you want 'tracking'. (no one told me that)

The bank told me to give it another one or two days and then they will put a "hold" on those check numbers.

If you order checks from Harland and Clarke, how long does it take?

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@Nataliesgramma 

My bank uses Harland and Clarke and last time I ordered checks it did take awhile...