They usually say something about the cost yeah. What is weird is that they also seem to be using cheques for local transactions (or so they tell me, I find it hard to believe).
Checks as local transactions frequently get converted into electronic ones on deposit, and many businesses now have you sign a waiver that says any checks you send them will get converted into an ACH draft from your bank account.
But for business transactions, checks are still the default.
But for business transactions, checks are still the default.