How Do I Send a Check to Someone Online Using Bank of America?

Bank of America customers who want to send checks online can do so easily through their bank account. Bank of America makes it possible for customers to send checks to others and pay bills online using their Bank of America account. A few simple steps are the only requirement to send checks to people and to pay bills with Bank of America checks.

Enroll in Online Banking

If you plan on sending a check to a person or a company, you can enroll in online banking to do so. You will need to accept Bank of America's online banking terms and conditions. You will need to log into your online account and select the bill-pay tab. Before you use this option you will need to set up your bills. You have to do this before you begin using the bill-pay service. After you've set up your bills you can set up up billers to be paid from their personal or small business accounts.

The Steps...

You can send a check to a company or a person using the Bank of America bill-pay service. You will need to log into your account and select the "Bill Pay Center" under the "Bill Pay" tab. Next, you will need to create a "Pay To" account. You will need to enter the person's first and last name. You can choose the option to "Pay an Individual." Fill out the address and any other additional information that's needed. You will then be prompted to choose the amount you want to send, the date, and the memo. Fill out all the fields that require input. You can even set up payments to occur and a recurring basis. The bank can send paper checks out to both individuals and companies at the customer's request.