International Shipping Policy: What to Know Before Ordering Checks Abroad

Business does not wait.

But international shipping can.

If you are an office manager or ordering Computer Checks, Fast QuickBooks Checks, Blank Checks, Manual Business Checks, or Personal Checks for a small business, you want one thing: fast checks delivered with a clean plan.

A clean plan.

This guide breaks down cross border constraints, customs variability, and the simple eligibility reality so you can confirm what is supported before you place an order.

Quick answer

Checks Next Day is designed for fast U.S. delivery, with clearly published cutoff times and FedEx shipping options.

If you need checks delivered outside the US, plan for extra steps and time because cross border shipping adds customs and destination rules that can change the delivery day.

Why international shipping feels unpredictable

International shipping has more hands on the package.

More scans.

More rules.

And a few steps you do not control.

Customs can add time and variability

Customs is not a single event.

It is a process.

FedEx explains that customs refers to duties, fees, or taxes applied when shipping items between countries and that these costs can vary based on the items and the countries involved. FedEx Understanding Customs

Duties and taxes are part of cross border shipping

Many teams get surprised by this.

The US Customs and Border Protection site notes that a customs duty is a tariff or tax imposed on goods when transported across international borders. CBP Customs Duty Information

Some destinations can be temporarily limited

Some destinations can be temporarily limited even when FedEx is operating normally, because service availability can change based on local conditions, transportation capacity, weather, or government restrictions.

FedEx posts Service Alerts and Operational Impacts updates so shippers can confirm whether pickup or delivery is affected in a specific area, and it also issues notices when service to certain regions is suspended or reinstated (for example, country/region-specific interruptions).

Delivery time is usually a range, not a single day

International delivery is often described in business day windows.

FedEx says international shipping time depends on how fast you need it delivered and lists service ranges such as 1, 2, or 3 business days for some expedited services and 2 to 5 business days for other options. FedEx international shipping time FAQ

What Checks Next Day supports

Here is the simple, practical way to think about it.

We are set up for US delivery speed.

That is the whole point.

Our published shipping policy focuses on next day and standard shipping built around US timelines and scanning.

If your team needs checks used outside the US, the best move is to receive them at a US address first, then manage any cross border forwarding through your own process.

Tracking and receiving expectations for office teams

If you are used to domestic next day shipping, international tracking will feel different.

Here is what to expect without the stress.

• Tracking can pause while a shipment waits for clearance steps
• Delivery dates can shift after arrival in the destination network
• Receiving teams should watch for exception notices and contact the carrier when one appears

A simple cross border readiness checklist

Use this before you order.

• Do you need checks in hand by a hard date
• Do you have a US receiving address that can sign and secure delivery
• Do you have a forwarding plan if the checks must cross a border
• Do you have a backup payment plan in case timing slips

Simple.

You are not aiming for perfect.

You are aiming for no surprises.

FAQ

1) Does Checks Next Day ship checks internationally

Checks Next Day is designed around fast US delivery and our published shipping policy outlines US service expectations and cutoff timing. If you are trying to deliver checks outside the US, use a US receiving address first so your team stays on a predictable timeline.

2) Why do international deliveries take longer even when I pay for faster shipping

Cross border shipping adds steps like customs review and destination handling, and those steps can change the delivery day. Plan for a delivery window instead of a single guaranteed day.

3) Will I have to pay duties or taxes when shipping checks across a border

It depends on the destination and how the shipment is classified, but customs charges are a normal part of cross border shipping. If you are forwarding checks internationally, build a buffer for possible fees and processing time.

4) What cutoff time should my team plan around for next day delivery

You should plan around a 2:00 PM ET cutoff—if you place the order before 2:00 PM ET, it can ship the same day for next-day arrival. If you miss that, you may still have an after-hours late window on certain days (with an added fee), but your safest play for next-day delivery is ordering before 2:00 PM ET.

5) Can customization or proof requests slow down a rush order

If you request extra approvals, that can add an extra step before production and shipping. When the goal is checks tomorrow, keep decisions tight and approvals fast so the timeline stays clean.