The Payments Podium
The Payments Podium
The Payments Professor
The Truth About Checks: Why They Still Matter in a Digital World!
28 minutes Posted Mar 6, 2025 at 12:00 am.
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Are checks becoming obsolete? Not so fast! In this conversation, Payments Professor Kevin Olson and Steve Cree explore the surprising resilience of checks in today's electronic payments landscape. They discuss the history, misconceptions, and ongoing importance of checks for key transactions like rent and utilities. Learn why checks still hold significant dollar value, how millennials are using them more than expected, and why expertise in check processing remains a valuable skill in the industry.
šŸ”¹ The hidden power of checks in payments
šŸ”¹ Why checks are still used for high-value transactions
šŸ”¹ The role of checks in a digital world
šŸ”¹ Career opportunities in check processing