ACH vs. Check for Payment

[Rootbeard7]

My delivery is scheduled for this weekend and I’m financing through a third party, who’ll be depositing the funds to my bank account.

Based on the information on my account and Tesla’s self-arranged financing instructions, I can pay for the car via ACH/wire or check. Some have had success with a personal check but a cashier’s a check is an option as well.

I’m picking up at my delivery center so I’m planning on inspecting the car first. From what I read it appears I can pay either way after inspecting the car.

My question: which would be the better payment method? I’m thinking the check could get lost so I don’t want to risk that, but is there any other reason not to go with ACH/wire?

 

[355rockit]

My delivery is scheduled for this weekend and I’m financing through a third party, who’ll be depositing the funds to my bank account.

Based on the information on my account and Tesla’s self-arranged financing instructions, I can pay for the car via ACH/wire or check. Some have had success with a personal check but a cashier’s a check is an option as well.

I’m picking up at my delivery center so I’m planning on inspecting the car first. From what I read it appears I can pay either way after inspecting the car.

My question: which would be the better payment method? I’m thinking the check could get lost so I don’t want to risk that, but is there any other reason not to go with ACH/wire?

I was worried also about the check getting lost or misplaced as a few others had experienced. I did ACH and plan to inspect prior to signing off on the paperwork tomorrow morning. I printed out the Tesla confirmation to take with me and also proof from my bank ledger that shows funds were deducted to Tesla just in case it is needed.

 

[bpjones]

I did ACH via my iPhone after inspecting the car. Simply showed the rep the screenshot showing the $0 balance afterwards.

 

[surfrasch]

ACH is just totally simple.....I paid two days before pick up, then it just eliminated one more concern.

 

[Zorg]

Paid with a personal check yesterday which was debited from my bank account today.

 

[Needsdecaf]

Another vote for the ACH. Tesla accepts it immediately.

 

[jkoya]

I paid with a personal check. They didn't even question it.