With the advent of debit cards, money transfer apps and online shopping, checks might seem like relics of the past. But many small businesses still operate with checks, and individuals might need ...

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The use of financial checks dates back to the 11th century, when a merchant in the city of Basra (present-day Iraq) sent written instructions to his bank, ordering the institution to make a payment ...