Frequently Asked Questions about Payment Envelopes
What is the difference between a "Check Envelope" and a "Return Envelope"?
It depends on the direction of the money. Check Envelopes (usually #10 or #9 Security) are used when you are mailing a check to a vendor. Return Envelopes (usually #9 or #6 3/4) are included inside your invoices so your customers can mail payments back to you. We print both styles here in Evanston.
Will a #9 Return Envelope fit inside a standard #10 envelope?
Yes. The #9 envelope (3 7/8" x 8 7/8") is specifically designed to fit perfectly inside a standard #10 business envelope (4 1/8" x 9 1/2") without folding. This is the industry standard for invoice mailings and monthly statements.
Can you print my USPS Business Reply Mail (BRM) permit?
Absolutely. If you pay for the postage for your customers, we can print your specific USPS Business Reply Mail (BRM) permit number and artwork bars on the envelopes. If your customers pay their own postage, we can print "Place Stamp Here" markers (known as Courtesy Reply Mail).
How do I keep checks secure in the mail?
We recommend choosing envelopes with Security Tint. This is a complex pattern printed on the inside of the envelope that makes it impossible to read check amounts or account numbers through the paper, ensuring financial privacy during transit.
Where are your payment envelopes printed?
All Granite Woods payment envelopes are manufactured and printed at our facility in the Chicago Metro Area (Evanston, IL). This central location ensures fast, reliable shipping for time-sensitive financial mailings across the country.