Thread: I don't see how they can do this!!!

Originally Posted by 3lilpigs

On my checks, I have my name and address, and under that I actually had them print "NO Phone Number". The cashier reads that and moves on.

They don't need your phone number anyhow. THEY aren't the ones who are going to contact you if your check bounces. The BANK is the one who contacts you.

And they are NOT suppose to write your DL info on your check either. You can tell them not too, and they are suppose to listen.

Ask your bank. I'm sure they'll agree.

My dh wasJust saying we should do this!! I am going to call my bank. I was going today and got busy. And my cell phone was dead. And i use it for all my long distance. I am NO longer giving out my phone number!! It is making it way to easy for people to get my info!!!

Originally Posted by tigger4

As for writing the check out at Walmart even though you don't have to, I do it because I have duplicate checks and that way I have a copy of what I wrote so I can balance my checkbook. I forget to write down checks in the register sometimes.

I have duplicates too, but there are ways around that. Put the receipt in your checkbook so you write it down later.

I have my # on my checks just so I don't have to bother with anything, I don't really write checks that much except for rent. In the area of work i do if you can give your address you can give your #. Nothing against you please don't take personally I deal with this everyday. Cashiers have things they have to do. I personally think a # is dumb what are they going to do call you untill you give them the $$. at least with your id # they can get you other ways.

Originally Posted by kyswpgrl

I have duplicates too, but there are ways around that. Put the receipt in your checkbook so you write it down later.

My purse is a black hole. I would never be able to find the receipt.

It takes me all of 2 seconds to write out the check. I am writing out while the cashier is ringing up my stuff. No offense if the cashier can't wait while I write my check and the people behind me can't either that is their problem not mine.

At the store I work at, we have to write a photo id number & phone number on the check. If you don't give both of those we don't take your check.

Originally Posted by magickay

I don't have a check card -- it doesn't afford the same protection as credit cards if they are stolen and used.

I guess that would depend on who you bank with. I use a local credit union, but my debit card is a Visa and is protected the same as a credit card.

Originally Posted by kyswpgrl

I guess that would depend on who you bank with. I use a local credit union, but my debit card is a Visa and is protected the same as a credit card.

same with ours

Truthfully, if I were going to write a bad check, I wouldn't knowingly give them my correct phone number. I would make up one. So why is it such a huge deal for the stores to get it? KWIM?