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Consumer Guide

Check Fees

What banks charge for check-related services including cashier's checks, stop payments, and check printing.

Data from 8,750 institutionsUpdated Aug 23, 2026

Counter/Temporary Check

$2.00median

$0.15 – $12.00·322 institutions

Stop Payment

$25.00median

$3.00 – $60.00·115 institutions

Cashier's Check

$5.00median

$1.00 – $35.00·65 institutions

Money Order

$2.25median

$1.00 – $10.00·36 institutions

View full fee indexCounter/Temporary Check analysis

Cashier's Check Fee Distribution

How 74 institutions price this fee. National median: $5.00

Full analysis with breakdowns →

Common check fees

Banks charge fees for various check-related services. Cashier's checks typically cost $8-$15. Stop payment orders range from $15-$36. Check printing varies widely based on style and quantity, from free basic checks to $30+ for premium designs. Money orders are generally cheaper at $5-$10.

How check fees compare

Credit unions consistently charge less than banks for check services. Online banks may offer free cashier's checks or money orders. Large national banks tend to charge premium prices for check services. Some institutions waive check fees for premium account holders.

Reducing check costs

Order checks from third-party vendors instead of your bank. Use electronic payments (ACH, Zelle) instead of cashier's checks when possible. Ask about fee waivers for premium accounts. Credit union members often get better rates on check services.

Explore the Data

Counter/Temporary Check Deep DiveDistribution, breakdowns by charter, state, tier
Stop Payment Deep DiveDistribution, breakdowns by charter, state, tier
Cashier's Check Deep DiveDistribution, breakdowns by charter, state, tier
Money Order Deep DiveDistribution, breakdowns by charter, state, tier
Check Printing Deep DiveDistribution, breakdowns by charter, state, tier
National Fee IndexAll 49 fee categories benchmarked
State & District ReportsFee analysis by geography

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Live National Benchmarks

Counter/Temporary Check
$2.00median
P25: $1.00 · P75: $5.00
DistributionBy state
Stop Payment
$25.00median
P25: $20.00 · P75: $32.00
DistributionBy state
Cashier's Check
$5.00median
P25: $4.25 · P75: $10.00
DistributionBy state
Money Order
$2.25median
P25: $1.13 · P75: $5.00
DistributionBy state
Check Printing
$5.00median
P25: $1.50 · P75: $15.00
DistributionBy state

Lowest Cashier's Check Fees

1.District #6 Federal Credit Union$1.00
2.Sunward Federal Credit Union$2.00
3.Coopers Cave Federal Credit Union$2.00
4.Lithium Federal Credit Union$2.00
5.Circuit Federal Credit Union$2.00

Highest Cashier's Check Fees

1.Johnson Bank$35.00
2.Silverado Federal Credit Union$25.00
3.Mega Bank$20.00
4.Bank of China$20.00
5.Titan Bank, N.A.$20.00

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