--- title: How to process a check (cheque) description: Learn how to process a physical check via Stripe while also registering the donor as a new member. --- [Skip to content](https://help.indiegraf.com/how-to-process-a-check-cheque#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Publisher Portal](https://portal.indiegraf.com/tickets?hsLang=en) [![Indiegraf-PrimaryLogo-FullColor-1](https://help.indiegraf.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Indiegraf-PrimaryLogo-FullColor-1.png?width=262&height=60&name=Indiegraf-PrimaryLogo-FullColor-1.png)](https://help.indiegraf.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Publisher Portal](https://portal.indiegraf.com/tickets) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Indiegraf](https://help.indiegraf.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Indie Website](https://help.indiegraf.com/indie-website?hsLang=en) 3. [Indiegraf Pay](https://help.indiegraf.com/indie-website?hsLang=en#indiegraf-pay) October 19, 2026 # How to process a check (cheque) ## Learn how to process a physical check via Stripe while also registering the donor as a new member. Businesses are increasingly thriving online, and most payment transactions now happen electronically. For publishers, this shift has streamlined the process of receiving support from readers through subscriptions, donations, or purchases.   Even in this age of digital convenience, there are moments when a reader may wish to offer their support through a more traditional method: a physical check. While less common, these instances still occur, and it’s essential to be prepared to handle them effectively. --- #### **Steps to processing a reader's check donation** Unfortunately, Stripe doesn't natively support check processing since this platform was designed primarily for electronic payments (*e.g. credit cards, ACH, and wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay*). However, you can handle check payments in Stripe indirectly by following these steps: ### Step 1: Create a New Invoice 1. Log in to your Stripe account. 2. Click the **Create** button and select **Invoice**. ### Step 2: Customer, Currency, and Items 1. Find or add the customer (reader). 2. Select the currency. 3. Add the item corresponding to the donation or membership type the reader signed up for. > **Note:** Selecting a membership item automatically adds the reader to the corresponding membership list. ### Step 3: Item Details 1. Set the item amount to **$0.00**. > **Note:** The amount must be zero because Stripe does not process physical checks. Entering an amount would create an electronic invoice and issue an unintended additional charge. 2. Click **Save** (or **Save and Add Another**). ### Step 4: Payment Collection 1. Choose **Request Payment** (instead of Autocharge). 2. Set any **Due Date**—the specific date does not matter since the reader has already provided a check. ### Step 5: Delivery 1. Select **Email invoice to customer** from the drop-down menu. 2. **Uncheck** the box for *Include link to online payment page*. ### Step 6: Skip the Branding prompt *Skip this step.* ### Step 7: Additional Options and Send Invoice 1. 1. Select the option to add a written **Memo**. 2. Enter detailed notes in the Memo field. > **Note:** Details added to the Memo appear directly on the invoice. Use this field to keep a complete record of the physical check. Recommended details include: > > - Reader’s full name/identity > - Check amount > - Purpose of the donation or payment 3. 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