Brave New World,...at the bank.

[Vindwyn]

I think some places are already doing that kind of thing. I know that at Old Navy and Minit Mart stores the funds are automatically deducted from your account. Then, they give you back your check with all the receipt info printed on it.

I miss the days when checks bought you a little extra time on your bills.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Vindwyn, thats Electronic Check Conversion which is another can 'o worms and covered by a different set of laws. It is the same as using a debit card, in that you're giving them your account number to snatch the money directly from your account. If the clerck says you don't have enough to cover it, look for a bounced check fee from the bank.