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Why Do Businesses Still Use Paper Checks?

January 12, 2026Tom Ciafone Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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Despite the growth of electronic payment methods, paper checks remain a common payment tool for small businesses across the United States. This article from the Atlanta Fed's Take on Payments series examines why small businesses continue to rely on checks, even with the potential for fraud.