How to send a check with WaFd Bank.
A guide to mailing a real paper check from your WaFd Bankaccount — with premium options like Certified, Priority, and Express Mail that your bank doesn't offer.
WaFd Bank bill pay vs. Check Supply.
See how Check Supply compares with WaFd 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.
| Feature | WaFd Bank bill pay | Check Supply |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time | 3–5 business days | Same day (before 3 PM ET) |
| Delivery time | 5–7 business days | 1–5 business days |
| Mobile app | Limited mobile features | Full iOS app |
| Tracking | Limited | Real-time status + receipts |
| Setup | Online banking enrollment | Two-minute Plaid flow |
| 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 |
WaFd Bank
WaFd Bank is supported by Check Supply for secure check mailing with premium delivery options.
Mailing a check from WaFd Bank in under four minutes.
With Check Supply, you get access to premium mail options like Certified, Priority, and Express Mail that WaFd Bank doesn'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 WaFd Bank.
Zelle at WaFd Bank.
WaFd Bank supports Zelle for eligible customers. Zelle can be useful for bank-to-bank transfers, but WaFd Bankcontrols the account eligibility rules and transaction limits for its customers. When a payment is larger than Zelle's practical limits, Check Supply lets you send a real check instead.
WaFd Bank supports Zelle
Check Supply shows WaFd Bank as Zelle-supported in the latest support data. Enroll through WaFd Bank's own Zelle page or online banking flow to confirm eligibility before sending money.
Zelle limits from our research
Use these figures as researched guidelines, then confirm the current cap inside WaFd Bank's online banking or mobile app before sending. If the payment exceeds WaFd Bank's Zelle limit, use Check Supply to mail a check for the larger amount instead.
- Daily limit
- $3,000
- Monthly limit
- $10,000
- Max capacity notes
- WaFd's Zelle disclosures list a standard send limit of $3,000 per day and $10,000 per month; same-day sends are limited to $600 per day and $600 per month.
- Account scope notes
- Consumer online/mobile banking Zelle limits; WaFd also lists minimum transfer and transaction-count limits.
These figures are informational guidelines from our research, not a guarantee that the same limits apply to every WaFd Bankcustomer. Zelle availability, sending limits, and receiving limits may vary by institution, account, account type, recipient, customer relationship, security controls, and other factors. Check Supply is a separate mailed-check payment option for larger payments that do not fit within Zelle's per-transfer, daily, weekly, or monthly caps.
Use Check Supply to send payments that do not fit Zelle's availability or transaction limits.