Mailing checks should be a simple task, right? Just print the check, tuck it into an envelope, and send it out. But anyone who has actually had to deal with this process for a business knows it’s a massive headache.

❌ It’s slow—Waiting on the mail can lead to payment schedules being thrown off.

❌ It’s not safe — Checks can go missing, get misplaced or even stolen.

❌ It takes a lot of time—Printing out checks, signing them, putting them in envelopes, and mailing them takes time.

❌ Low margins—Mail is uncertain; delays, wrong addresses, and any processing problems create havoc.

Yet, despite all this, many businesses still resort to manually mailing checks because they are unaware of a better solution.

What If Check Mailing Didn’t Have to Be a Hassle?

Businesses have moved on from typewriters, landlines, and fax machines—so why are they still handling check payments like it’s 1995? There’s a modern way to do it, and it doesn’t involve running to the post office every week.

Platforms like Zil Money have completely flipped the check mailing process upside down. Instead of handling everything manually, businesses can mail checks online without even touching an envelope.

How Online Check Mailing Works

It’s not magic, just smart automation. Here’s what happens:

�� Step 1: A business imports checks from its accounting software by integrating the software with the check mailing platform.

�� Step 2: Zil Money prints the check on high-quality blank stock paper.

�� Step 3: The check is placed in an envelope, labeled, and prepped for mailing.

�� Step 4: The check is sent via USPS or FedEx, with tracking available for extra security.

That’s it. No post office runs. No stacks of envelopes piling up. Just a faster, safer way to handle check payments.

Delivery Options That Make Sense

Not every check payment is urgent, and not every business has the same needs. That’s why mailing options come with different speeds and costs.

�� USPS First-Class Mail – Budget-friendly, delivers within 1 to 5 business days (tracking optional).

�� USPS Priority Mail – A balance of speed and cost, arrives in 1 to 3 business days with tracking.

�� USPS Express Mail – For payments that can’t wait, 2-day guaranteed delivery.

�� FedEx Overnight & Saturday Delivery – When checks need to arrive the next business day, even on weekends.

Having options means businesses don’t have to overpay for speed they don’t need—but can still get urgent payments out on time when necessary.

Why Businesses Are Switching to Online Check Mailing

For most businesses, manual check mailing isn’t just outdated—it’s a real problem. Payments get delayed, vendors complain, and keeping track of everything becomes a nightmare.

Business owners who make the switch never look back.

✅ No more lost checks—Tracking keeps payments secure.

✅ No more late payments—Scheduled mailing ensures checks go out on time.

✅ No more wasted hours—The process is fully automated.

✅ No need for special equipment—A regular laptop and internet connection is all that’s required.

More Than Just Mailing Checks

Platforms like Zil Money aren’t just about check mailing—they’re about giving businesses full control over payments.

✔ Print checks on demand using any standard printer and blank check stock.

✔ Send eChecks instantly via email, with a secure one-time printable format.

✔ Pay vendors with a credit card, even though they don’t accept card payments, by converting the payment into a check or ACH deposit.

✔ Process ACH and wire transfers for fast, direct bank-to-bank payments.

This flexibility means businesses may choose the best way to pay each vendor—without being locked into just one method.

The Future of Business Payments

At some point, every business needs to decide:

❌ Keep doing things the slow, manual way—printing, stuffing, mailing, and hoping for the best.

✅ Or switch to a faster, safer, and more reliable way to send checks.

Those who move to online check mailing quickly see the difference. Payments go out without hassle, vendors get paid on time, and business owners get hours of their life back.

The old way of mailing checks is becoming a thing of the past. The new way? It’s already here.