Short answer: blank check stock is check paper with the security background and perforated stubs already printed but no bank or account details, so you print everything yourself from check-printing software on a laser or inkjet printer. The cheapest we found is Carousel Checks: 1,500 Blue Safety blank 3 per page checks for $27.50, or 500 blank top, middle or bottom checks for $49.50, well below Bank Checks Plus prices. High security blank stock starts at $66.00 for 500. Prices checked October 20, 2026.
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What is blank check stock?
Blank check stock, also sold as check paper or blank laser checks, is a sheet with a printed safety background and stubs, and nothing else. Carousel and Bank Checks Plus put it plainly on every product page: these checks are blank and contain no imprint information. Your software prints the bank name, your name and address, the check number, the payee and amount, and the MICR line with your routing and account numbers.
Both printers say their blank stock works with laser and inkjet printers, is compatible with QuickBooks, Quicken and Microsoft Money, and meets or exceeds American Bankers Association specifications. Because nothing account-specific is printed on it, one supply of blank stock can serve several business accounts.
Formats: top, middle, bottom and 3 per page
- Blank top laser checks: the check on top and two perforated stubs below; Carousel suggests them for accounts payable, payroll or general purpose.
- Blank middle laser checks: the check in the middle with a stub above and below.
- Blank bottom laser checks: the check at the bottom with two stubs above.
- Blank 3 per page checks: three checks on each sheet, sold by the sheet (500 sheets = 1,500 checks).
Match the format to the check layout your software prints. Carousel sells each format in several background colors, such as blue safety, blue marble, green marble and tan safety.
Blank check stock prices
Blue Safety blank stock, checked October 20, 2026. Carousel charges the same for top, middle and bottom blanks.
| Quantity | Carousel (top, middle or bottom) | Bank Checks Plus (top) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 checks | $49.50 | $87.00 |
| 1,000 checks | $93.50 | $169.49 |
| 2,500 checks | $220.00 | $338.99 |
| 5,000 checks | $438.00 | $564.99 |
| 10,000 checks | $803.00 | $1,129.99 |
| Blank 3 per page | Carousel | Bank Checks Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 500 sheets (1,500 checks) | $27.50 | $90.72 |
| 1,000 sheets (3,000 checks) | $44.00 | $157.84 |
| 2,500 sheets (7,500 checks) | $87.00 | Not listed |
| 5,000 sheets (15,000 checks) | $165.00 | Not listed |
| 10,000 sheets (30,000 checks) | $308.00 | $1,242.98 |
Order links: Carousel Blue Safety Blank Top Laser Checks, Carousel Blue Safety Blank 3 Per Page Laser Checks, Bank Checks Plus Blue Safety Blank Top Laser Checks and Bank Checks Plus Blank 3 Per Page Laser Checks.
Which is cheaper: Carousel at every quantity we compared. Its 3 per page stock works out to under 2 cents a check at 1,500 checks.
High security check paper
Carousel’s Blue Safety Blank High Security Top Laser Checks use 8 security features, including heat sensitive ink, invisible fluorescent fibers, chemically sensitive paper, V-DOT technology and coin reactive ink. Prices: $66.00 for 500, $110.00 for 1,000, $275.00 for 2,500, $495.00 for 5,000 and $990.00 for 10,000.
For the most protection, Carousel Blue Safety Blank Hologram Top Laser Checks cost $99.00 for 500 and $148.50 for 1,000 (Bank Checks Plus: $111.86 for 500 and $167.79 for 1,000). Their security features:
- A void pattern that appears across the face when color copied
- A unique hologram on each check and the phrase Non-Negotiable on the back
- Chemical protection paper that shows a brown stain when altered
- Toner adhesion that reveals tape-lifting or scraping
- Micro-printing that blurs if copied or scanned
- Fluorescent fibers visible only under ultraviolet light
- Heat sensitive ink that fades with heat
- Coin reactive ink that shows a key when rubbed with a coin
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Personal-size blank checks
For personal-size checks printed from software, Carousel sells Blank Blue Safety 3 Per Page Wallet Checks in 7 colors: 500 sheets (1,500 checks) for $27.50, 1,000 sheets for $44.00, 2,500 sheets for $87.00 and 5,000 sheets for $165.00. Bank Checks Plus sells the same wallet blanks at $31.06 for 500 sheets and $105.02 for 1,000. To mail them, see the wallet check envelopes in our check envelopes guide.
Shopping for the printer? Our check printer guide compares TROY MICR printers from $599 and MICR toner at $179 for 1,500 pages with pre-printed laser checks that need no MICR printer (checked October 20, 2026).
What you need to print checks on blank stock
- Check-printing software that prints your bank details and the MICR line on blank stock.
- A laser or inkjet printer. Print a test page on plain paper first and hold it against a blank check to line up the fields.
- Your bank’s routing number and your account number, copied from a current check or your bank’s website.
- MICR toner if your bank requires it: the routing and account numbers along the bottom are read by bank equipment, so ask your bank before you print them with standard toner.
Store blank stock like cash. Keep it locked away and track the sheets you use.
Choosing the software? Our check printing software guide compares programs that print the MICR line on blank stock, from ezCheckPrinting at $59 one time to Checkeeper at $14.99 a month (checked October 20, 2026).
Blank stock vs. pre-printed checks
Pre-printed laser checks arrive with your bank details and MICR line already on them, so you don’t need special software or toner, but each order works for one account only. Carousel’s pre-printed Blue Safety top laser checks cost $69.50 for 250, against $49.50 for 500 blanks. Our laser checks guide compares pre-printed prices by format.
How to order blank check stock and delivery
- Pick the format your software prints: top, middle, bottom, 3 per page or personal-size 3 per page.
- Choose the background color and the security level: standard, high security or hologram.
- Choose the quantity and delivery method and pay. Blank stock carries no account information, so there is nothing to personalize.
Delivery: Carousel Checks lists Next Day Air (1 to 2 business days), 2nd Day Air (2 to 3), Ground (2 to 5), Trackable (3 to 7), USPS Priority (7 to 10) and Bulk (9 to 18 business days), plus processing time. Need deposit tickets too? See our deposit slips guide.
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Blank check stock: frequently asked questions
What is blank check stock?
Check paper with a printed safety background and perforated stubs but no bank, account or personal information. You print those details, including the MICR line, from check-printing software.
Where can I buy blank check stock?
Online from check printers. Carousel Checks and Bank Checks Plus sell blank top, middle, bottom and 3 per page laser checks, high security and hologram blanks, and personal-size wallet blanks.
How much does blank check stock cost?
On October 20, 2026, Carousel listed 1,500 Blue Safety blank 3 per page checks for $27.50 and 500 blank top, middle or bottom checks for $49.50. Bank Checks Plus listed 500 blank top checks for $87.00.
Can I print on blank check stock with an inkjet printer?
Yes. Carousel and Bank Checks Plus say their blank checks work with both laser and inkjet printers and are compatible with QuickBooks, Quicken and Microsoft Money.
Do I need MICR toner to print checks on blank stock?
Ask your bank. The routing and account numbers along the bottom of a check are read by bank equipment, so check whether your bank requires magnetic MICR toner before you print with standard toner.
What is high security check paper?
Blank stock with extra fraud features. Carousel High Security blanks use 8 features, including heat sensitive ink, fluorescent fibers and chemically sensitive paper, at $66.00 for 500; hologram blanks cost $99.00 for 500.
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- QuickBooks voucher checks
- Deposit slips
- How to reorder checks online
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- Check companies compared
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