How to send a check with Synchrony Bank.
A guide to mailing a real paper check from your Synchrony Bankaccount — with premium options like Certified, Priority, and Express Mail that your bank doesn't offer.
Synchrony Bank bill pay vs. Check Supply.
See how Check Supply compares with Synchrony Bank's traditional bill-pay rails. Unlike your bank, Check Supply offers premium mail options — Certified, Priority, and Express — alongside faster processing and real-time tracking.
Synchrony Bank does not offer traditional bill pay services or checking accounts for their customers. As a primarily credit card issuer, Synchrony focuses on savings products including high-yield savings accounts, CDs, and money market accounts. While they provide excellent savings rates and no monthly fees, Synchrony does not provide built-in bill payment functionality for paying external bills or utilities.
Check Supply provides the perfect solution for Synchrony customers who need to send physical checks or make payments that require traditional bill pay functionality. We offer superior speed, visibility, and control for mailed checks. We process payments in one business day with same-day print-and-mail capability when queued by 3 PM ET (including Saturdays), provide granular status tracking (queued → printed → mailed), and clearly confirm when the check is deposited. Funds remain in your Synchrony account until the recipient deposits the check—we do not place pre-debit holds. The experience is a modern, simple flow similar to Cash App or Venmo for sending checks, and you can connect multiple bank accounts and choose which one to pay from. USPS transit times are not guaranteed by either service.
Shipping Options Limitations
Important: This bank does not offer premium shipping options for check delivery through their bill pay system:
- Certified Mail: Not available
- Priority Mail: Not available
- Express Mail: Not available
For these premium delivery options, consider using Check Supply instead, which provides:
- Certified Mail for secure, trackable delivery
- Priority Mail for faster 1-3 business day delivery
- Express Mail for urgent same-day or next-day delivery
Traditional bank bill pay typically only offers standard first-class mail delivery, which can take 5-7 business days and lacks the security and speed of premium options.
| Feature | Synchrony Bank bill pay | Check Supply |
|---|---|---|
| Physical checks | No — Synchrony does not offer checking accounts or bill pay services | Yes — we print & mail on your behalf |
| Average processing time | N/A — No bill pay service available | 1 business day; same-day print & mail if queued by 3 PM ET (Sat included) |
| When funds are withdrawn | N/A — No bill pay service available | Only when recipient deposits the check; no pre-debit holds |
| User experience | No bill pay interface available | Modern, simple flow (Cash App/Venmo-like) for sending checks |
| Account flexibility | Limited to Synchrony savings accounts only | Connect multiple banks; choose which account to pay from |
| Delivery time (mail transit) | N/A — No bill pay service available | Typically 1–5 business days (USPS not guaranteed) |
| Tracking | No tracking available for non-existent service | Granular: queued → printed → mailed + deposit confirmation |
| Certified Mail | Not available | Available · signature + tracking |
| Priority Mail | Not available | Available · 1–3 days with tracking |
| Express Mail | Not available | Available · 1–2 day delivery |
Synchrony Bank
Synchrony Bank is supported by Check Supply for secure check mailing with premium delivery options.
Send a check using the iOS app.
01Install Check Supply.
Get Check Supply by downloading our iOS app from the App Store or signing in to the web app.
02Enter the payment amount.
Open the app and tap the Pay tab. Type in the amount you want to send and tap Mail My Check.
03Add the recipient.
Input the name and address of the person you wish to send the check to. You can also import this information from your iPhone's contacts.
04Connect your Synchrony Bank account.
Connect your Synchrony Bank account securely using Plaid. Your financial information is encrypted and stored only with Plaid; Check Supply never accesses or stores your sensitive data.
05Add an optional memo.
Add a memo or note to be printed on the bottom left corner of the check. This step is optional. When you're ready, tap Pay.
06Review and confirm.
You'll see a confirmation page to review all the details. Confirm and pay for the service. If completed before 3 PM ET on a business day, your check will be printed and mailed the same day.
07Track your check.
Under the Payments tab, you can track your checks. Most are delivered within 1–5 USPS business days, including Saturdays.
Send a check from your browser.
Need to send a check from your desktop or laptop? Check Supply Web gives you the same core workflow right in your browser. Sign in at my.check.supply. If you already created an account from the iOS app, your payment history and contacts will still be available.
01Connect your Synchrony Bank account.
Connect your Synchrony Bank account securely using Plaid in your browser. Your credentials stay encrypted and stored only with Plaid.
02Enter payment details and validate the address.
Open the Pay tab, enter the recipient's name and mailing address, and fill in the amount. Check Supply uses built-in USPS address validation to catch formatting issues before the check is mailed.
03Choose your shipping speed.
Pick the delivery option that matches your timeline. Unlike standard bank bill pay, Check Supply gives you multiple mailing speeds directly in the web app:
- First Class Mail · standard delivery, usually 3–5 business days.
- Priority Mail · faster tracked delivery, usually 2–3 business days.
- Express Mail · fastest option for urgent payments, usually 1–2 days.
- Certified Mail · proof of mailing and delivery for sensitive payments.
04Add your signature.
Draw your signature directly on screen with your mouse or trackpad so the check is authorized before sending.
05Review and send.
Review the payment details, delivery estimate, and total cost, then confirm the mailing. Once submitted, your check is sent to our printing facility for processing.
Mailing a check from Synchrony Bank in under four minutes.
With Check Supply, you get access to premium mail options like Certified, Priority, and Express Mail that Synchrony Bankdoesn't offer. Whether you prefer your iPhone or a desktop browser, you can handle the full flow quickly, securely, and without any hassle.
Disclaimer: this page is an independent guide by Check Supply and is not affiliated with Synchrony Bank.
Zelle at Synchrony Bank.
Zelle support for Synchrony Bank is still being reviewed
Zelle support for Synchrony Bank is not confirmed in the latest mapped dataset. Check Synchrony Bank's official site or the Zelle enrollment directory before relying on Zelle for this institution, or use Check Supply to send the payment by mailed check.
Use Check Supply to send payments that do not fit Zelle's availability or transaction limits.
Frequently asked about Synchrony Bank.
- Does Synchrony Bank offer bill pay services?
- No. Synchrony Bank does not offer traditional bill pay services or checking accounts. They focus on savings products including high-yield savings, CDs, and money market accounts.
- How can I pay bills with my Synchrony Bank account?
- Since Synchrony doesn't offer bill pay, you can use Check Supply as an alternative. We provide a modern, simple way to send checks from your Synchrony account with full tracking and confirmation.
- How does Check Supply reduce uncertainty for Synchrony customers?
- Check Supply provides step-by-step tracking (queued → printed → mailed) and confirms when the check is deposited, eliminating guesswork about payment status that you would experience without any bill pay service.
- Does Check Supply hold my money before delivery?
- No. With Check Supply, funds stay in your Synchrony account until your recipient deposits the check. We do not place pre-debit holds.
- What if my payee cannot accept electronic payments?
- Check Supply specializes in mailed checks with same-day processing if queued by 3 PM ET (Saturdays included) and provides granular status updates through deposit confirmation - perfect for Synchrony customers who need this functionality.
- How fast will my payment arrive?
- Check Supply processes in 1 business day with same-day print-and-mail cutoff at 3 PM ET. USPS transit times are not guaranteed, but this provides much more certainty and speed than having no bill pay option at all.
- Do I need to keep using Synchrony if I use Check Supply?
- No. You can use Check Supply independently to generate and mail checks from your Synchrony account while still enjoying all the benefits of your Synchrony savings relationship.
- Are there fees for using Check Supply with Synchrony?
- Check Supply charges a transparent per-check fee for printing and mailing, with tracking included. This provides the bill pay functionality that Synchrony doesn't currently offer.