Create Digital Checks with OnlineCheckWriter using Forms

Create Digital Checks with OnlineCheckWriter using Forms This workflow automates the process of creating and sending digital checks through OnlineCheckWriter's API using user-friendly forms. Perfect for businesses that need to process one-off payments or integrate check payments into their automation workflows. Prerequisites Before using this template, ensure you have:

OnlineCheckWriter Account: Sign up at onlinecheckwriter.com API Key: Generate from your OCW dashboard under Settings > API Verified Bank Account: Add and verify at least one bank account in OCW Bank Account ID: Found in your OCW dashboard under Bank Accounts

How It Works This workflow uses a two-step form process:

API Configuration Form: One-time setup to store your OCW credentials Check Details Form: Collects recipient and payment information for each check

The workflow then automatically:

Validates all required fields Sends the check request to OnlineCheckWriter's API Returns a confirmation with the check ID and tracking information

Setup Instructions Step 1: Import the Workflow

Copy this workflow template to your n8n instance Activate the workflow

Step 2: Configure API Credentials

Access the first form at: [your-n8n-url]/webhook/e4f29ca4-5982-42ae-950c-e4d1d7b10a93 Enter your API Key from OnlineCheckWriter Enter your Bank Account ID Provide a friendly Account Name for reference

Step 3: Create Checks

Access the check form at: [your-n8n-url]/webhook/72ea8a5d-4655-4ad3-bde2-024dd3dadd9f Fill in recipient details:

Payee Name (required) Company Name (optional) Complete Address (required) Contact Information (phone & email required)

Enter payment details:

Amount (in USD) Memo (appears on check) Internal Note (for your records) Reference ID (optional tracking) Issue Date

Submit to create and send the check

Customization Options Switch to Production By default, this workflow uses the OCW test environment. To switch to production:

Edit the Send Check via OCW API node Change URL from https://test.onlinecheckwriter.com/api/v3/quickpay/check to https://app.onlinecheckwriter.com/api/v3/quickpay/check

Add Custom Fields You can extend the forms with additional fields:

Invoice numbers Department codes Project references Custom metadata

Integrate with Other Systems Connect this workflow to:

Google Sheets: Track payments in a spreadsheet Slack: Send notifications when checks are created Email: Send confirmations to recipients Accounting Software: Update your books automatically

Error Handling To add error notifications:

Add an Error Trigger node Connect to email or Slack for alerts Log failed attempts to a database

Workflow Components OCW API Configuration Form

Collects and stores API credentials securely One-time setup per account Validates connection to OnlineCheckWriter

Check Details Form

User-friendly interface for payment entry Field validation ensures data accuracy Optional fields for flexibility

Send Check via OCW API

Handles API authentication Formats data according to OCW specifications Includes error handling with 30-second timeout

Success Response

Confirms check creation Provides check ID for tracking Returns status information

Security Considerations

API Keys: Store securely and never share Test Mode: Always test in OCW's sandbox environment first Access Control: Restrict form URLs to authorized users Data Validation: All inputs are validated before API submission

Troubleshooting Common Issues:

401 Error: Invalid API key - verify in OCW dashboard 400 Error: Missing required fields - check form data 404 Error: Invalid bank account ID - verify in OCW Timeout: Network issues - check connectivity

Support

OnlineCheckWriter API Docs: developer.onlinecheckwriter.com n8n Community: community.n8n.io Template Issues: Contact via n8n template comments

Use Cases This workflow is ideal for:

Freelancers: Send client payments Small Businesses: Process vendor payments Property Management: Issue rent refunds Non-Profits: Distribute grants or donations HR Departments: Process reimbursements

Version History

v1.1: Added sticky notes, improved node naming, enhanced error handling v1.0: Initial release