Online Check Writing Service:
How do I request a check to be sent?
To request a check, log into your online account at www.iBankUP.com and select the "Write a Check" button. You will need the following information for the Payee (receiver): Name (or Company Name), Address, Amount of Payment Once submitted, the amount of the check will be debited from your prepaid card account (either immediately or 24 hrs before your requested date of issuance) and a check will be created in your name and sent automatically on your behalf, you don't need to do anything further.
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When do I need to request a check to be sent immediately?
You will need to request a check by 12pm EST in order for the check to be sent within 24 hours.
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Can I request a check for a later date?
Yes, you can request a check to be sent for a later date. Please note that the funds will not be removed from your card account until 24 hours before the date the check is sent. If there are not enough funds available, your check will be declined and not sent.
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Can I stop a check I previously requested?
Yes, you can stop any check that has not been cashed by the payee (receiver) by logging into your online card account at www.iBankUP.com and clicking the Stop Check icon next to the check you would like to stop.
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Do I need to sign the check?
No, the check will be written and issued by Bank North on your behalf. Like a cashier's check, it is not signed by you but by a person with signature authority on the Bank North account.
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What happens if the check cannot be delivered?
If the check cannot be delivered to the address provided, the amount of the check will be refunded to your prepaid card account balance up to 20 days after the check was returned back to the originating address.
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What fees are involved to send a check?
See fee list below:
Issuance fee |
Decline Fee |
Stop Check Fee |
$2.00 per check issued. |
$2.00 per decline due to insufficient funds* |
No charge if the issuance is cancelled 24h before the check is issued.
$20.00 after the check is issued. |
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