[djrogers]

> I've had electricians, plumbers, contractors, locksmiths, and other consultants. I think one gave me a bill and accepted credit card. The rest preferred checks

Try cash? I use cash for almost all transactions like that and have never been turned down :-)

[pfranz]

Cash is nice, but the the main point of banks is that I don't have to carry a bunch around. I honestly didn't even use an ATM or carry cash for years. I started carrying cash only when my job reimbursed me for parking (and they only accepted cash). It's also nice for bookkeeping. I can write the account number or purpose on the check itself.