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Paper Checks Are Still Alive | San Antonio News
The government’s pushing to kill paper checks, but they’re still alive and well—Americans wrote 9.2 billion checks in 2024 alone, totaling $24 trillion. While usage has plummeted from 43 billion in 2000, checks remain a lifeline for big purchases and cost-conscious folks, especially small businesses avoiding card fees. Even digital payments often trigger paper checks behind the scenes. With global leaders like Germany and Australia phasing them out, the U.S. might be clinging to them a bit longer—because for many, checks still offer real value, savings, and a tangible edge in the digital age…
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