Since January 16, 2026, members can no longer choose check as a payment option at online checkout. Credit card and ACH (bank transfer) payments are still available. Your club can still accept paper checks and record them yourself.
Why Check Payments Were Retired
Less work for volunteers: checks need to be tracked and deposited by hand.
Fewer errors: wrong amounts and bounced checks cause reconciliation problems.
Easier refunds: there's no built-in way to refund a check, so clubs had to write separate checks, leaving gaps in their records.
Industry direction: payment processors are moving away from checks.
Clubs were notified by email in November 2025.
Accepting Paper Checks
If a member mails or hands you a check, record it so your financial records stay complete:
New payment: use Recording an Offline Payment.
Pending order: go to Finances → Orders, click the 3 dots on the order, and select Record Payment. See Recording Check Payments on a Pending Order.
To set the payee name and mailing address shown to admins for checks, see Settings: Check Settings.
Offer ACH Instead
ACH lets members pay straight from their bank account, and it costs your club less than a credit card:
Credit card: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
ACH: 0.5% per transaction
ACH needs a separate application with ECRYPT, and approval takes 5–7 business days. See ACH Payment Processing.
Need an Exception?
If check payments are critical for your club, contact Member Splash support to talk through options. [Confirm exceptions are still offered.]