Check Cashing
We provide the convenience of cashing of all types of checks including payroll, tax refunds, treasury benefits, insurance, business, commercial, and others.
Don’t forget to bring a valid photo identification—we’ll handle the rest! If you have any questions about what types of checks we cash, or our policies and procedures, please call us or visit your nearest CheckChangers location.
Debit Cards
CheckChangers offers several debit card products, including Green Dot, NetSpend and NexsCard. We are also reload nearly any debit card on the market.
Cashing Plastic™
Cashing Plastic™ allows you to convert your payroll debit card, tax returns issued on debit, and any other PIN-based debit card directly to cash. ATM restrictions do not apply.
Money Orders
Our money orders are regulated, bonded and backed by the largest companies in the money transfer market. You never have to worry about your money—it’s in safe hands!
Money orders are a safe alternative to carrying cash. You can securely pay bills or send money to anyone. And if they are lost or stolen, they can be replaced!* For your own protection, ask us to fill out your money orders and make sure you keep your receipt.
*Terms and conditions apply. See your local CheckChangers for details.
Utility Bill Payment
Pay your electric, gas, cable, phone, mortgage, credit card, AND your Chicago parking tickets! We offer quick, direct payments for thousands of billers—many post the same day!
We accept payment for thousands of billers. If you are unsure whether we can process a bill payment, call us or visit your local CheckChangers today.
Money Transfers
Every CheckChangers location is an authorized agent of Western Union. Send money fast, easily, and securely at any of our locations.
Direct Deposit
Need direct deposit, but don’t use a bank? Any CheckChangers location can sign you up for SecureCheck™—it only takes a couple of minutes.
Through our banking partner, we can print your payment on-site and cash it for you. Federal benefits, like SSI and SSA, are available up to 4 business days early! SecureCheck™ also works with payroll and other recurring payments.
Visit any CheckChangers to sign up for SecureCheck™. It’s quick and easy! Just bring your current check and a photo ID.
CheckChangers does not charge a fee for this service. While most people choose to cash their check with us (for which we do charge a fee), customers are free to pick up their SecureCheck™ payment and cash it elsewhere.
Foreign Currency
Our affiliate C. E. Exchanger exchanges virtually any foreign currency to US dollars at a great low rate.
ATMs
Most CheckChangers locations have an ATM on site for your convenience.
Transit Passes
We sell CTA (Ventra) and MTA passes at face value—you don’t pay anything extra! We can also reload your transit cards.
Postage Stamps
Don’t wait in line at the post office! We offer domestic and international stamps and envelopes.
Need something specific? Just let us know and we can order the exact postage you want.
Gift Cards
[CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE] We buy gift cards for cash. Sell and pick up your cash at any of our locations.