This Cheque Store guide covers quickbooks cheques for Toronto and Greater Toronto Area businesses. Read on for quickbooks cheques best practices, compliance notes, and Cheque Store recommendations on quickbooks cheques.
Order QuickBooks-compatible business cheques from $69, alignment-tested for QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop Pro, QuickBooks Desktop Premier, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, and QuickBooks Self-Employed. Printed in-house at our Toronto facility with 24-hour turnaround, delivered next business day across the GTHA and Canada-wide. If you run any version of QuickBooks for your Canadian business, you can either pay Intuit’s checks.com prices for cheque stock (40 to 60 percent above market) or order the same CPA-006 compliant cheques from us at $69 for 250 with guaranteed QuickBooks template alignment. This guide walks you through which cheque format to buy, how to set up QuickBooks to print to it, and why our Premium Laser Business Cheques are the most-ordered QuickBooks-compatible cheque in Canada.
QuickBooks Cheque Compatibility, What You Need to Know
QuickBooks prints to a standardized voucher cheque format: one cheque at the top of the page, two stubs below it (one for the payee, one for your records). This is the dominant cheque format for Canadian SMBs and the one our Premium Laser Business Cheques ($69) and Extreme Security Laser Cheques ($89) are pre-configured to match.
Both QuickBooks Online and all versions of QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier, Enterprise, Accountant) print to this standard voucher format. The MICR encoding on the bottom of our cheques is positioned to match exactly where QuickBooks expects to lay the payee name, amount, date and memo. The result: your cheques print correctly on the first run, with zero alignment fiddling.
Which QuickBooks Version Are You Running?
All major QuickBooks Canadian versions use the same voucher cheque format and our cheques work across all of them. Here is the breakdown:
- QuickBooks Online (QBO). Cloud-based, subscription model. The fastest-growing version among Canadian SMBs. Cheque printing is in the Expenses or Banking menu. Uses standard voucher format with the cheque at the top.
- QuickBooks Desktop Pro. Single-user desktop application. Standard for established Canadian small businesses. Pay Bills or Write Cheques in the Banking menu prints to the same voucher format.
- QuickBooks Desktop Premier. Multi-user up to 5 seats. Common in growing GTA SMBs and accounting practices. Same voucher format as Pro.
- QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise. Multi-user up to 30+ seats. Used by Hamilton manufacturers, Mississauga distributors and Brampton industrial operators with substantial AP teams. Same voucher format with additional bulk-print capabilities.
- QuickBooks Accountant. Used by bookkeepers and accounting practices to manage multiple client files. Prints to the same voucher format as the underlying client file.
- QuickBooks Self-Employed. Solo-trader and freelancer version. Cheque printing is limited, most users on this version use Manual Business Cheques ($49) instead.
If you are on any of the first 5 versions, our Premium Laser ($69) or Extreme Security ($89) cheques work out of the box. If you are on Self-Employed or do not run accounting software at all, our Manual Business Cheques ($49) are the better choice.
How to Set Up QuickBooks to Print Our Cheques, Step-by-Step
QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Sign in to QuickBooks Online and go to Settings (gear icon) → Custom Form Styles.
- Find the Cheque template (it may say “Standard” by default). Click Edit.
- Confirm the Cheque size is set to Voucher (8.5″ × 11″) with the cheque at the top. This is the default and matches our cheques exactly.
- Load our cheques into your printer’s paper tray, cheque-side up, top edge first.
- Go to + New → Cheque, fill in payee and amount, click Print and Preview, then Print.
- The cheque prints with payee, amount, date and memo positioned correctly inside our pre-printed cheque area.
QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier, Enterprise)
- Go to File → Printer Setup, choose Cheque/Paycheck.
- Set Cheque Style to Voucher.
- Choose your printer and click Align to print an alignment test page. Compare against our cheque, it should match exactly. If anything is off (it almost never is on the first run), adjust the horizontal and vertical offsets by the small amounts the alignment screen suggests, then re-test.
- Load our cheques into your printer, cheque-side up.
- Go to Banking → Write Cheques or Pay Bills, enter your transaction, and click Print Cheques.
- The cheque prints with all fields correctly positioned.
Premium Laser vs Extreme Security, Which QuickBooks Cheque Do You Need?
QuickBooks treats both formats identically, the difference is the security profile of the cheque stock itself, not how QuickBooks prints to it. The decision is based on what you are paying:
| Your QuickBooks workflow | Best cheque | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Routine SMB AP, cheques under $2,000 | Premium Laser ($69) | Standard security features (microprint, void pantograph, chemical paper) are appropriate; the cheaper format reduces per-cheque cost. |
| Mid-volume AP, cheques routinely $5,000,$50,000 | Extreme Security ($89) | The $20 upgrade adds heat-sensitive logo, holographic foil and controlled paper, pays for itself the first time alteration or counterfeiting is attempted. |
| High-value supplier cheques, $50,000+ | Extreme Security ($89), essentially mandatory | Banks may flag premium-laser-grade cheques on high-value disbursements as elevated fraud risk. |
| Trust accounts (law firms, real estate brokerages) | Extreme Security ($89) | Required best-practice fraud control for trust-fund disbursements. |
| Property management, condo corporations | Extreme Security ($89) with 3-part deposit slips | High-volume rent and contractor payments; tamper-evidence matters. |
Both work identically with QuickBooks. The choice is about your fraud exposure, not your software.
Cheque Store vs Intuit Checks (Direct from QuickBooks)
Intuit operates a cheque storefront at checks.com (and integrates ordering directly inside QuickBooks). The cheques they sell are made by third-party Canadian printers and resold at substantially higher prices than ordering direct.
The comparison:
- Price: Intuit checks.com cheques typically cost 40 to 60 percent more than Cheque Store. The premium pays for Intuit’s reseller margin, not better cheques.
- Compatibility: Identical. Both products are voucher-format laser cheques that print correctly in QuickBooks.
- Security features: Cheque Store standard (microprint, void pantograph, chemical paper) matches or exceeds Intuit’s standard security package. Our extreme security upgrade ($89) exceeds Intuit’s highest security tier.
- Turnaround: Cheque Store ships in 24 hours of proof approval; Intuit checks.com often quotes 7 to 14 business days.
- Service: Cheque Store is Canadian-owned and operated, 25 years at the same Toronto address. Intuit checks.com is a US-headquartered reseller with no direct support for Canadian printing questions.
- Privacy: Cheque Store does not share your bank info with third-party print shops; Intuit checks.com outsources actual printing.
The bottom line: same cheques, lower price, faster turnaround, Canadian support. The only reason to order through QuickBooks directly is convenience, and you pay heavily for that convenience.
Pair Your QuickBooks Cheques with Deposit Slips and Endorsement Stamp
If you use QuickBooks for AP, you almost certainly also need deposit slips for the AR side. Common combined orders for QuickBooks users:
- Premium Laser + 2-part deposit slips + endorsement stamp ($69 + $39 + $36 = $144). Standard QuickBooks SMB kit. Qualifies for free GTHA delivery.
- Extreme Security + 3-part deposit slips + endorsement stamp ($89 + $39 + $36 = $164). QuickBooks Enterprise multi-user, trust accounts, or high-value AP. Qualifies for free GTHA delivery.
All four products ship from our Toronto facility in one shipment, personalized with the same bank info.
Where We Deliver, GTHA Next-Day, Canada-Wide Standard Shipping
QuickBooks-compatible cheques ship next business day from our Toronto facility to every postal code across the GTHA: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Hamilton, Burlington, Milton, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, Halton Hills, Caledon and Clarington.
Canada-wide standard Canada Post shipping for businesses outside the GTHA. Most Canadian addresses receive their cheques within three to five business days of proof approval.
Frequently Asked Questions, QuickBooks Cheque Compatibility
Are Cheque Store cheques really compatible with QuickBooks?
Yes. Our Premium Laser and Extreme Security cheques are pre-aligned for the standard QuickBooks voucher cheque template used by QBO, QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, Enterprise and Accountant. The cheque prints correctly on the first run, with payee, amount, date and memo positioned exactly inside the pre-printed cheque area.
Will I have to do alignment adjustments in QuickBooks?
Almost never. Our cheque dimensions and MICR positioning match QuickBooks defaults exactly. In the rare case your printer has a small calibration offset (a few millimetres), QuickBooks Desktop has built-in alignment fine-tuning under File → Printer Setup → Cheque/Paycheck → Align. QBO uses fixed templates and almost never needs alignment work.
What is the difference between voucher cheques and standard cheques in QuickBooks?
Voucher cheques have one cheque at the top of the page and two stubs below, the format QuickBooks defaults to for business payments. Standard cheques (3-per-page) are used for personal cheques, not business. We sell the voucher format because that is what QuickBooks business users need.
Do I need a special printer to print QuickBooks cheques?
No. Any standard laser or LED printer (HP, Brother, Canon, Xerox) will print our cheques correctly. You do NOT need a dedicated MICR printer, we print the MICR encoding onto the cheque at our Toronto facility before shipping, so your printer only fills in payee, amount, date and memo.
Will Cheque Store cheques clear at my bank when printed via QuickBooks?
Yes. CPA-006 compliant cheques clear at every Canadian bank, credit union and Caisses populaires, RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC, Scotiabank, HSBC, National Bank, Equitable, and every credit union. Zero CPA-related rejections in 25 years.
Can my bookkeeper or accountant order on behalf of multiple QuickBooks clients?
Yes. We offer consolidated invoicing with net-30 terms for bookkeeping and accounting practices managing multiple client QuickBooks files. Each client’s bank info is stored separately for fast reorders, and your firm receives a single monthly invoice. Common with GTA bookkeepers serving SMB clusters.
What happens if QuickBooks updates its cheque template?
Intuit has not changed the standard QuickBooks voucher cheque format in over 20 years, the format is essentially frozen. If a future update changes the dimensions, we will update our cheque stock to match before the update reaches Canadian users, so existing customers maintain compatibility on reorder.
Can I order cheques for QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop at the same time?
Yes, both versions use the same voucher format and the same cheque stock works for both. If you maintain a hybrid workflow (Online for daily AP, Desktop for monthly close), order one batch and use it across both.
Order Your QuickBooks-Compatible Business Cheques Today
Three ways to order:
- Order online: Choose Premium Laser Cheques ($69) for standard QuickBooks workflow or Extreme Security Cheques ($89) for high-value, trust account or fraud-exposed AP.
- Call us at (647) 501-7200, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET. Recommended if you have a custom QuickBooks template or specific alignment questions.
Order Premium Laser, $69 Order Extreme Security, $89
Trusted by 15,000+ Canadian QuickBooks users since 2001. CPA-006 compliant. Printed in Toronto. Shipped Canada-wide. 40-60 percent below Intuit checks.com pricing.
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