Once upon a time the world was a drearier place with less color and flare and fun. Today we have designer checks to cheer the process of paying bills! But where do we get hold of these gorgeous pieces of paper?

It is now so simple to have personal checks and a smart checkbook cover that you are proud of. Cheap checks are readily available and can be ordered online – and the joy is that these can be not only inexpensive, but personalized checks too.

Unless you already have a favorite supplier – and if this is your bank I beg you to reconsider because the price you are paying for is 100% too much – I suggest you go to Google and type in ‘bank checks’. Then take your pick from the search results that present themselves, but do play the field because the prices will vary. Remember that you may be after designer checks, but you should never forget that they need to be cheap too! Happy hunting and don't spend too much on your credit card!