Yes, is still a purpose for them. Just this past Saturday I wrote a check to my shady tree home mechanic for auto repair, as he works out of his home (no credit cards, he just an individual - so either cash or check - and I didn't have $900 cash for a new AC).



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>Paper checks ? you must be joking. It's at least years ago that i saw or wrote one of those. Are Am. banks really that far behind ?