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> a Fed-Ex’ed check in the mail. It's mind-blowing to me how the US still relies heavily on these.

• inetknght 4y ago
  I would rather have a check than give bank account info to some corporation with questionable privacy practices and non-existent security practices.
  • oblio 4y ago
    What can they do with just your bank account number?
    • Karunamon 4y ago
      An account and routing number is all you need to make ACH deposits and withdrawls.
      • oblio 4y ago
        That's just crazy. Don't your banks have extra security measures?!?
        • inetknght 4y ago
          The extra security measures all boil down to "don't give anyone your account number"
    • altairprime 4y ago
      ACH withdrawals of your money, since they have your name and account number and can readily surmise it's a type:Checking account.
    • jimmydorry 4y ago
      Bank account number, name and address can be enough to setup a direct debit or initiate a withdrawl (in specific circumstances). Keep in mind that you are less worried about the company itself being evil, than the possibiliy of this data leaking and being seen by a less scrupolous entity.
      • oblio 4y ago
        That's just insane. Are US banks made of cardboard?
      • guerrilla 4y ago
        > Bank account number, name and address can be enough to setup a direct debit or initiate a withdrawl (in specific circumstances). That seems like your main problem. Fix that. That's insane and not possible here.