Security features make personal and business checks harder to forge and protect you from fraud. Here are the most effective high?security elements to look for when ordering checks:
– **Microprinting:** Tiny letters or numbers printed along signature lines or borders that blur when photocopied, making counterfeiting more difficult.
– **Prismatic backgrounds:** Multi?coloured gradient patterns that are nearly impossible to duplicate with standard printers or scanners.
– **Watermarks:** Embedded patterns visible when held up to light that cannot be reproduced on a copier.
– **Heat?sensitive ink:** Areas that change colour or reveal a hidden message when rubbed or warmed, confirming authenticity.
– **Chemical protection:** Coated paper resists alteration by chemicals like bleach or acetone, preventing thieves from washing and rewriting checks.
– **Holograms or foil seals:** Reflective images or seals on the check that are difficult to copy and easy to verify.
When ordering new checks, choose designs that include several of these features to deter fraud. Many third?party printers offer high?security options alongside fun graphics and custom designs. Browse our curated selections to find secure, stylish checks that fit your needs.