How To Use A Checkbook Cover - Ben Wynkoop

[@missmotionless9438]

I can't believe I actually had to look this up. Good to know enough people had no idea how to use it that some one made a video explaining it. Thanks! :D

[@BrandonCarraway91]

lol. your not the only one!! haha

[@chaffls8786]

I know right. 😂😂😂😂

[@rubycouturee1900]

Girl you ain’t the only one 😂

[@erickmarquez6361]

Same here

[@vanessac959]

same here😀

[@sarahbencken4318]

Here in October of 2024 at 28 years old, just learning this for the first time. Checks and registers are not obsolete; it's just rare because there's a whole generation who wasn't properly educated on personal finance. Thank you for this! Super helpful.

[@madanium]

Also here in October of 2024 at 28 years old ❤

[@moshigal156]

I just got my first checkbooks and checkbook cover today, this was EXTREMELY helpful because I had no clue how to put them in. Thank you.

[@charlottef6439]

Hello from the future. This was still useful. Thank you Ben, wherever you are now.

[@benwynkoop1]

Hi Charlotte, I'm not dead 😈

[@pricklymuffin84]

I just got my first checkbook and immediately searched how to put it in the cover. I am extremely grateful that you posted this! Thank you so much!

[@christyson122]

I have to learn how to adult. thanks m8

[@noname_isthe_bestname]

ChrisCrossAppleSauce 🤣😂

[@benwynkoop1]

Don't feel bad. I struggle with it daily... feel super accomplished every morning for waking up on time, showering, and getting dressed. #BabySteps

[@kellyriddell5014]

We all have to learn how to adult at some point in our lives. In fact, most of us are always learning how to adult, a little bit more each day. At least we have the benefit of having online resources to help us. A lot of people in previous generations either had to just figure it out on their own or actually ask someone and risk embarrassing themselves. lol. But don't be fooled, nobody is born knowing all these random little things.

[@pamelaconstantine170]

At 46 I still had to look this up today. 😁😁

[@bobking39]

hi Ben, thank you for the instructions, i worked in a bank 17yrs and never knew this, my checkbook included!

[@dsgb1981]

Ben Wynkoop - Back in the day, when I would order checks, they would already be in the cover. I was shocked and confused when I got a book of checks and an empty cover. Thank you for posting this video! It saved me a lot of mental angst!

[@roobydoobyroo4]

This is going straight in my playlist of "I Dont Know How To Adult." I needed this.

[@leapinglizardz]

Thanks man. Being an adult should come with instructions. Lmao

[@benwynkoop1]

+Elizabeth Cordero I haven't search for it, but a "Being an Adult for Dummies" book wouldn't he a bad idea. :-D

[@leapinglizardz]

+Ben Wynkoop sure wouldn't! lol :)

[@biancahollimando]

I am a visual learner. So the packet with directions and pictures on it had minimal use. Thank goodness for KZbin to show me. Thanks!

[@benwynkoop1]

Visual learning is so much more productive :-) Glad you found this helpful.

[@riuneko]

I didn’t even get instructions with mine 😂 tried 3 min and then gave up and googled Thanks Ben!!

[@5683brit]

Wow 7 years later and I needed this! Thank you!!!

[@benwynkoop1]

There should have been a class on adulting in high school

[@Icywolfoskelsos]

I just received one of these covers with my check in the mail and was absolutely baffled how to put it on XD Thank you so much!!

[@lok-manchiu7227]

Thank you! Funny how they send you these complimentary covers but don't tell you how to use them.

[@p-rtn3rincrim356]

Bless your soul!! I’ve been writing checks for rent forever so I finally got a checkbook and was so confused 😭

[@bbqpotato9793]

I can't believe I actually found a video about how to use this checkbook. Thank you internet! And thank you for making this video!

[@tracyxu4340]

Thank you Ben! But do you know why do they design the transaction register part like that? what does the two little cut of the flap do?

[@MdEnzamHossain]

I also want to know the use of the little cuts.

[@scaper8]

I can't tell on his, but on mine it's just one cut-out flap (much smaller than the one for the checks themselves), I think it's to hold back pages on the register so you can quickly find you place to record transactions easily.

[@scaper8]

What I want to know is why they designed the register so that it is upside-down compared to the checks?!

[@elmergomez6835]

scaper8 instead of putting the back page of the register in the flap, you can just put the cover page in the flap and then it will no longer be upside down, and you will see the yearly calendar Everytime you open the checkbook.

[@scaper8]

Elmer Gomez Yeah. I was able to figure that out later but forgot about my original comment. Ha. Still good to point out and document should anyone else be curious.

[@crackerjackcarnivore]

I never knew how to do this action properly. Thanks Ben for laying out the procedure so excellently!

[@pamelaconstantine170]

Your video helped me more than you can imagine. Thank you very much.

[@rrenteria2074]

I had no clue that that plastic flap for the checkbook was for the carbon copy. I've been writing checks without but luckily I did not damage my other checks. Good to know what the plastic flap is for. Thank you

[@kayisfunkyfresh]

hi thank you so much!! i do have a question though... what are the 2 different flaps on the register side used for?

[@adamobrien7507]

I can't believe I found a video for this. What a time to be alive.

[@benwynkoop1]

Meh... 2020 is not the greatest time to be alive ;-)

[@omogenaija1]

All my years, I never knew this. I am so thankful for this video.

[@DjCSr77]

It has been quite a while since I used a check book in the cover so this was a great help. Thanks for making this video :)

[@benwynkoop1]

+Doug Clarke Glad my video could be of help. Thanks for taking your time to leave a comment.

[@jeremylord7649]

Thank you! I felt so dumb trying to figure this out.

[@benwynkoop1]

I felt the same way Jeremy Lord I'm glad you found this helpful.

[@briannastegall]

I’m so glad this video exists. Thank you.

[@gamayun1224]

Finally learning this. Could never figure it out since I got my first checks as a teen decades ago!

[@GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli]

lol. Thanks for this. The slit on my checkbook cover was extremely tight and I thought I was doing it wrong. Guess I wasn't. It stretches out the cover a bit, but I suppose that's to keep it tight and prevent it from falling out.

[@benwynkoop1]

Joseph DiSalvo The plastic stretched little bit on mine too.

[@Risha-Rene]

I felt so dumb searching for this. Then I came to the comments & feel better that I'm not alone😩😂

[@benwynkoop1]

You're not dumb XoXo

[@mariobrasi1742]

There is still 2 flaps where the transaction register goes. I know one is for holding the pages apart but I have no idea what the hold slit is there for.

[@yossiepie]

You can theoretically put a card or two there

[@Native722]

Good lord, I couldn't even figure this out and look up this video. thank you.

[@MrBluemanworld]

Thanks dude, I was trying to figure it out

[@drakes4625]

Me in 5th grade: Wow this practice checkbook my teacher gave me is so cool! I can't wait to really write them! Me now, at 22 years old: I cant believe my landlord doesn't accept Zelle...

[@sprablat]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@benwynkoop1]

+Sprablat Glad it helped :-)

[@RecycledB0X]

Wanted to get my financials in track instead of relying on online banking. Going to start writing down statements and using checks. Thank you, Ben for making me learnn how to use the cover that came with my checks!

[@benwynkoop1]

I'm glad you found this video useful!

[@ntmq1986]

I have used my checkbooks for a year but today is the first time I know how to use the cover :) I used to put the entire checkbook under just the plastic flap and see how weird it looked, then I'm just like nah it's okay, I don't have to use the cover LOL Thanks!

[@benwynkoop1]

Learning how to use a checkbook cover can be a journey ;-)

[@TheMan21892]

I should have been taught all about this in school....

[@dezzisparkles]

Sean Moran common mistake to think that. our parents should have told us.probably did but we were too busy not careing lol.

[@scaper8]

Basic money handling and financial skills _should_ be part of a standard high school curriculum. I truly can't fathom why it isn't. As to our parents should, well maybe, but I think part of schooling is to prepare us for the adult world. And I know several parents that never learned themselves because it was never taught! They can't be expected to teach us what they themselves were never told.

[@CharlesAlanRatliff]

Just got my first checkbook and cover and didn't know what to do. Thanks!

[@Andrew-tm7fc]

Extremely helpful. Especially since check aren’t used so often. I’ve finally reached an age where I do need this for my record for donations.

[@portugal9544]

This was so helpful! Thanks for making this video!

[@aozf05]

Good how-to but what are the cutouts on the other side used for?

[@nikki1120ful]

I'm so glad i found this. I had no idea how to do this

[@benwynkoop1]

Thanks for commenting Francheska. I'm glad it helped.

[@MsMonkeyRule]

just had to look this up. Thank you!!! My parents never owned bank accounts.

[@yahairalopezz]

Thank you so much. I felt like a moron for not knowing how but I am happy I wasn't the only clueless person in the room ahah!

[@ItzTooSik]

Thank you. When I do have kids I’ll be sure to teach them these types of tips that my dad never showed me.

[@jessicakuehn1556]

This was super helpful lol thanks for the video!

[@Anthony-fq6dx]

GREAT VIDEO Just received my complimentary check book with case and had no clue. I know I wasn't the only one because when you open it there is lines everywhere and I didn't want to mess it up lol thanks for the video !

[@satya_satori]

But what are the other two flaps, on the side with the register, for??

[@Blulowe]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@jessicahinton8700]

I can't find anyone explaining what the extra flaps are for on the register side. Does anyone know?

[@willvr4]

I'm 34 and almost NEVER use checks, but decided to order some more just because, why not? It's free anyway. It's not as intuitive as I thought it would be and when I had my first set of checks as a teenager, the book was already put together. Wouldn't kill them to at least put some instructions in the package. Thanks for the video.

[@Nellz1]

Thanks a bunch! I finally got checks and was so lost in how to put them inside lol

[@benwynkoop1]

I'm glad this video helped. Happing checking!

[@L3G1TB055]

Ben Wynkoop I was also the same way. I just got my checks just for the heck of it just in case. The one thing I don't like is I was given 2 booklets of checks (20 each) also with a few deposit slips and transaction logs. I'll have to switch sides when I need to use more checks.

[@kingcuhh5997]

This was super helpful thanks for the video

[@xxIndridcold99xx]

Good Shit Bro ! That shit had me hyped AF

[@seriousorganizer]

"nicely folds like so"....as the thing is lifting up by itself lol

[@oza6419]

finally now I know how to use it ! thank you :D

[@benwynkoop1]

Glad you found it helpful, Asmaa

[@tabbiehopla]

loooool "the subseeeeeeeequent checks" xD. Aside from that, amazing video!

[@benwynkoop1]

+tabbiehopla :-D

[@triplixity]

Thank you for helping a "helpless millennial" such as myself. Way to teach what's important in school, America.

[@N47Z86]

There's also a slot where the transaction register goes that fits your ATM/Debit card perfectly. I'm going to start using my check book cover as my wallet now as it can hold quite a few cards quite comfortably and is less bulky than my wallet

[@giovannisilver9491]

I just tried this and it kinda blew my mind. Might follow suit on the wallet idea

[@ezekielelizondo6324]

this was great visual. Just one question on the transaction register flap, I figured out the smaller bottom flap is to hold the transaction pages, but what is the upper cut out flap used for? Thanks.

[@KevinSwordakaFuntonite]

Ezekiel Elizondo I think it's to hold the register so it doesn't flap around when writing a check.

[@Jodie_M]

So, do you put the register in so you have to turn the checkbook cover around to write in it or do you put it in so you can write in it the same direction as you write your checks? (Sorry if this is a confusing question)

[@benwynkoop1]

Jodie McDonough You write on the checks when your checkbook is in the cover the same as you would write in a checkbook without being in the cover. Does this answer your question?

[@sheilasmith8611]

Jodie McDonough Just a note to you and anyone who is confused that it makes life a lot easier if you put the FIRST page of the register into the plastic sleeve instead of the LAST page. (In the video it is the last page that is put in the plastic sleeve.) This means that upon opening your checkbook you will see your check on the bottom and above it the calendar. After you are done writing the check, you flip the pages of the register down until you get to the page you are on and fill out the check information. If you do it this way, you can write on both the check and the register in the same direction without having to flip the checkbook around. I mean, if you like to flip the book around, more power to you, but this has always made it faster for me.

[@BrandonCarraway91]

+Sheila Smith #ProTip

[@MrsAJBeck]

+Sheila Smith Yes Sheila. Yes! I have NEVER seen anyone put the register in upside down. There is also a flap that allows you to keep your place within the register to record the most recent transactions.

[@scaper8]

Sheila Smith Glad for your reply. I've only ever seen it done the way the video shows and it never even occurred to me to do it the other way. Sometimes the obvious solution isn't so obvious. LOL.

[@starwars6rulz]

Does anyone else feel like your parents would be disappointed in you if they knew you had to watch this?

[@shinh4221]

Thank you!! I was struggling😂

[@Stebanoid]

There are countries where all transactions are electronic and people have never seen a check. Great video to learn how to old school for people like me :) Thanks!

[@benwynkoop1]

Glad to hear this video helped, Ilia

[@abnerely]

Navy federal send me the sleeve too, I've writen checks but not on a regular basis. So not really used to having a check book. I guess cause of when I grew up. Thanks!

[@elievalkyrie]

I was just about to rip apart the whole darn thing when i suddenly thought to check youtube, cant believe there's really a tutorial for this 😂

[@benwynkoop1]

Glad you found this helpful :-)

[@luismendoza2157]

I’m about to send you all a check after learning this simple thing haha thanks 🙏

[@In_time]

pause at 0:30 what are the flaps for under your right hand?

[@mikki3296]

You the best man. I appreciate you!

[@adrianabaez5218]

Very helpful video thank you!

[@benwynkoop1]

Your are most welcome

[@brauliohernandez3724]

Thanks you so much dude

[@benwynkoop1]

I'm glad it helped you Braulio. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@brauliohernandez3724]

Ben Wynkoop no problem bro I help out just now cuz my brother ask if I know how to put them so it was a relief that I find your video thanks once again

[@bad_wulph]

So I know this video is old, but what are the flaps for on the side where you keep the register?

[@kaltrex9465]

What is the two little flaps for on the register part?

[@CamMal624]

The fact that I had to look this up 😂 But thank you sir for the video 👍

[@canyouspellophthalmology]

Thank you! So helpful!!

[@kylemoe8564]

Fun stuff. I like to put a pen in the middle with a large paper clip on the outside to keep it clamped shut.

[@priscilla_rai]

Thank you! it helped :)

[@FunnsizeTabbi]

What are the two flaps on the top half for?

[@w33bwhacker]

What do the flaps on the other side do?

[@hueschlieu6742]

I put my register in the other way (top flap into the cover), this way the register and check is facing the same way when I open the booklet. The plastic flap on the top then holds the completed pages of the registry. That way for me, the calendar is always visible when I'm writing the check.

[@samanthagarcia1398]

ooo that's so good

[@dmclean8404]

Well explained. Thanks

[@scitails]

Very strange that they don't include instructions with these. Many thanks.

[@aspectandeyesasmr6144]

Thank you so much for this video. I felt like an idiot that I could not figure out how this went in. I need Checkbooks for Dummies, I guess. Thanks!

[@High_Goblin_King]

What about the flaps on the check register side?

[@tacowars]

Thank you sir!

[@benwynkoop1]

You are very very welcome :-)

[@madanium]

You’re a legend, Ben Wynkoop 🫡

[@weilin9815]

Where did you buy that checkbook cover, could you share a link?

[@benwynkoop1]

My bank gave it to me for free. Many do

[@mikeproto555]

Thanks. Was helpful.

[@benwynkoop1]

Glad it helped Rebecca

[@mt7270]

I had no idea how to use it . thanks

[@benwynkoop1]

You are welcome. Now go forth and conquer adulting.

[@lyannale8987]

Very helpful, thank you

[@benwynkoop1]

Glad it helped Lyanna! My pleasure to help by sharing my journey of learning how to "adult"

[@mrsamaziin]

Now i need a part two on how to use the transactions register. 😅

[@nukaprix]

Thanks mate

[@sierra_bravo6388]

wow really helpful

[@heartofmyangel]

Thank you!

[@StephJ0seph]

Thanks, Ben! =)

[@ddawgtech]

Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kuhataparunks]

great, that helped a lot thanks

[@SparkyUTAU]

being an adult is werid, im so happy the internet exists LMFAO

[@El_chero]

So simple and I didn’t know how to do this

This is unbeliveable, I'm from europe and I newer saw this in real life, my grandad had one in the late '80s and it got quickly phased out by, Maestro and Visa. Nowdays, everyone pays with "paypass".. literarly, it's strange when someone pays with chip+pin :DDD