There has been some confusion in regards to starting check numbers on new accounts and first time orders As well as when it is appropriate to print temp checks. To insure consistency going forward please follow the format below.

Check Orders 

• The starting number on all New Account check orders and first time orders on pre-existing accounts will be 501.

• IF and ONLY IF a member requests a starting number higher than 501 we will use the format of 501 + 100 for every year the checking account or membership has been open.

• This does not apply if the member has previously ordered checks from us and is placing a Re-Order which would use the starting number that is in line with prior orders.

Check Reorders

• Use next starting number on check reorder slip from check book.  
• If the next starting number is unknown then find last check number that cleared the account, add 250 and then round up to the nearest 50.  Example: Last check number was 621 add 250 makes it 871 round to the nearest 50 so the next starting number would be 900. 

Temp Checks

• Temp checks can be printed at the time of account opening and/or when a check order is being placed. Exceptions to this need to be approved by a Manager or a Lead.

• The maximum amount of temp check at any given time is 12 checks or three pages.

• First time Temp Check orders need to start with number 1 any additional orders will keep counting from there. If the temp check number goes above 36 you will need to get manager approval.