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Pricing GuideApr 2, 20267 min read

Cheque Printing Software UAE: Price Guide 2026

How much should you pay — and what should you get for it?

If you're a finance manager or business owner in the UAE evaluating cheque printing software, one of the first questions you'll ask is: how much does it cost?

This guide breaks down what you can expect to pay, what drives the price difference between plans, and what to look for to make sure you're getting value — not just the cheapest option.

Why pricing varies so much for cheque printing software in UAE

Not all cheque printing software is built the same. Basic tools let you fill in cheque fields and print. More capable platforms support post-dated cheques (PDCs), bulk printing, multi-bank formats, team access, and document management.

The price you pay should reflect the volume you print, the number of users on your team, and the features you need for compliance and audit.

Here's what typically drives the price up:

  • Volume: Many vendors cap how many cheques you can print per month or per year. Platforms with truly unlimited printing cost more — but remove a constraint that creates real friction as your business grows
  • PDC management: Scheduling and printing post-dated cheques is more advanced than simple one-off printing
  • Recurring PDC printing with auto date sequencing: Issuing a series of PDCs in one batch — with dates auto-filled in sequence — requires a more capable system. Many platforms don't offer this, forcing finance staff to enter each date manually for every single cheque
  • Auto number-to-words conversion: Every cheque requires the amount written in words. Many platforms don't automate this, meaning staff must type it out individually for every cheque in a batch
  • PDC alerts and due date notifications: Tracking cheque due dates manually — in Excel, a calendar, or from memory — is one of the most common sources of missed payments. Better platforms send automated alerts before cheques fall due, so nothing gets missed
  • Multi-user access: Finance teams often need more than one person in the system simultaneously
  • Document attachment: Linking invoices, LPOs, and delivery notes to each cheque for audit purposes is a premium capability
  • Multi-bank support: Supporting cheque formats for all GCC banks — UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and KSA — in a single system adds significant value

The real cost of missing automation: two practical examples

Example 1: Recurring PDCs without automation

A business needs to issue 60 post-dated cheques to a single vendor — one per month for 5 years. On a platform without recurring PDC automation, staff must open each cheque individually, enter the date manually, and type the amount in words separately for each one — "Fifty Thousand Dirhams Only" — 60 times over for a single vendor. Multiply this across multiple vendors and it becomes hours of repetitive, error-prone work every time a new PDC series needs to be issued.

EasyCheck's recurring PDC printing handles this in one step. Enter the amount, set the start date and interval, and the system auto-fills the date sequence and converts numbers to words across all cheques in the batch automatically.

Example 2: Tracking cheque due dates manually

Finance teams managing post-dated cheques across multiple vendors often rely on Excel spreadsheets, calendar reminders, or memory to track when cheques fall due. When a payment is missed — because it was entered incorrectly, the reminder was ignored, or the spreadsheet wasn't updated — the result is a bank return, a late payment penalty, or a damaged supplier relationship.

EasyCheck's PDC Alerts notify your team before cheques are due. You can configure up to three alert thresholds per user — for example, 10 days before, 3 days before, and on the due date itself. Each team member sets their own preferences. Alerts appear on the dashboard automatically so upcoming payments are never missed.

The hidden costs of desktop cheque printing software

Many businesses in the UAE use desktop-installed cheque printing software, often licensed per machine. Before comparing prices, it's worth understanding what desktop software actually costs over time — beyond the sticker price.

Monthly or annual licence fees: Many desktop cheque printing tools charge monthly or annual subscription fees that add up quietly. You may start on a low monthly fee, but three or four years later you've paid far more than a one-time licence ever would have cost.

Re-purchase on hardware failure: If the laptop or PC the software is installed on breaks, is stolen, or needs replacing, many vendors require you to purchase a new installation licence. The software is tied to the machine, not to your business.

IT admin rights required: Desktop cheque printing software typically requires administrator-level access to install and run. If multiple team members need access, each device needs a separate installation — and admin rights need to be granted across the board, creating IT and security overhead.

No remote access: Your finance team can only use desktop software from the machine it's installed on. If someone is working from a different location, they simply cannot print or manage cheques.

Cloud-based software eliminates all of these problems. There's no installation, no machine dependency, no admin rights requirement, and any authorised team member can access the system from any device.

No monthly fees — here's how EasyCheck is priced

EasyCheck uses a one-time 3-year license model. You pay once, use it for three years, and renew at a lower annual rate after that. No recurring invoices, no usage caps, no surprise charges — and no re-purchase if you change devices.

Every EasyCheck plan includes:

  • Unlimited cheque printing — no caps, no per-cheque fees, no monthly limits
  • Unlimited bank templates — full support for all major banks across UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and KSA
  • PDC printing — print cheques for any future date
  • Auto number-to-words conversion — amounts are automatically written in words on every cheque
  • PDC Calendar — a monthly visual view of all upcoming scheduled payments
  • PDC Alerts — configurable due date notifications, up to 3 alert thresholds per user, so your team is always notified before a cheque falls due
  • Advanced reporting
  • WhatsApp & Email support
  • Cloud access — log in from any device, no installation required

EasyCheck plans at a glance

Business — AED 750 (one-time, 3-year license)

For small businesses and sole traders printing regular cheques.

  • Up to 2 users
  • All core features included
  • Renewal: AED 300/year after Year 3
Most Popular

Business Plus — AED 1,200 (one-time, 3-year license) (Most Popular)

For businesses managing high volumes of vendor payments and post-dated cheques.

  • Up to 5 users
  • Everything in Business, plus:
  • Bulk cheque printing — print large batches in one session
  • Recurring PDC printing — issue a series of post-dated cheques with automatic date sequencing and auto number-to-words, all in one go
  • Zoho Books integration — auto-sync payment vouchers with your accounting system
  • Renewal: AED 400/year after Year 3

Premium — AED 3,000 (one-time, 3-year license)

For construction companies, trading groups, and businesses requiring a full audit trail.

  • Up to 5 users
  • Everything in Business Plus, plus:
  • Document attachment — attach invoices, POs, and receipts to each cheque record
  • 500 GB document storage (Year 1 included; AED 600/year from Year 2)
  • Priority 24/7 support
  • Multi-Company Support (coming soon)
  • Renewal: AED 400/year after Year 3

See full feature comparison →

Is it worth it vs manual cheque writing?

Manual cheque writing has a hidden cost most businesses don't account for: time, errors, and corrections. A single cheque with a wrong amount, a wrong date, or a wrong beneficiary name can mean a bank return, a delayed payment, and a damaged supplier relationship.

At AED 750 for three years — roughly AED 250/year — EasyCheck Business costs less than a single business lunch. For any business printing more than 10 cheques a month, the efficiency gain alone more than covers the cost.

Frequently asked questions

How much does cheque printing software cost in UAE?

EasyCheck starts at AED 750 as a one-time 3-year licence — there are no monthly fees. Business Plus is AED 1,200 and Premium is AED 3,000. All plans include unlimited cheque printing, unlimited bank templates for UAE and all GCC countries, PDC printing, and the PDC Calendar. View full plan details.

Is there a monthly subscription?

No. EasyCheck uses a one-time payment model with a 3-year licence. After Year 3, you can renew at AED 300–400/year depending on your plan — significantly lower than paying monthly indefinitely.

Do I need to buy a new licence if I change laptops or devices?

No. EasyCheck is cloud-based, so your account is tied to your business — not your device. Log in from any device at any time without reinstallation or additional purchase.

Does my team need admin rights to use EasyCheck?

No. Because EasyCheck runs in a browser, there is nothing to install and no admin rights are required. Any authorised team member can log in from their own device.

Does EasyCheck alert you before cheques are due?

Yes. EasyCheck includes PDC Alerts — each user can configure up to three alert thresholds (for example, 10 days before, 3 days before, and on the due date). Alerts appear as banners on the dashboard so upcoming payments are always visible and nothing falls through the cracks.

What is recurring PDC printing?

Available on Business Plus and Premium, recurring PDC printing lets you issue a series of post-dated cheques in one batch with automatic date sequencing and auto number-to-words conversion. Issuing 60 monthly PDCs for a vendor takes minutes, not hours — the system fills in every date and converts every amount to words automatically.

Which plan is best for a construction company?

Business Plus or Premium depending on your documentation needs. Business Plus covers bulk cheque printing and recurring PDC printing. Premium adds document attachment — essential for linking invoices, LPOs, and delivery notes to every cheque for audit compliance.

Does EasyCheck support all UAE bank formats?

Yes. EasyCheck supports unlimited bank templates across UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and KSA.

Can I see how the software works before purchasing?

Yes — book a demo and our team will walk you through the system live, using your actual bank cheque format.

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