October 2, 2025
Customize bank statement descriptors, prepare for payroll selling season, and navigate IRS disruptions.
Custom Bank Statement Descriptors per Company
Check is adding the ability to customize the company name that is included on direct deposit payment files, which get displayed on employees’ and contractors’ bank statements.
Today, Check partners’ will always see their own name displayed on employees’ and contractors’ bank statements, rather than the employer’s name. Going forward, you will be able to configure a custom name for each company using the new “statement_descriptor” field on Companies in Check API. If set, this will be displayed on bank statements in place of the Check partner’s name.
This field has been enabled in Sandbox, and will be enabled in Production next Thursday, October 9th.
Finish the 4th Quarter Strong with our Selling Season Playbook
October is here, and that means payroll selling season is upon us! As you and your teams sprint towards the finish of 2025 and into an impactful year start, review our Selling Season 2025 Playbook. We’ve put together robust guidance, workshops, and checklists to ensure your go-to-market teams are making the most of every opportunity with prospects and customers.
Government Shutdown IRS Impact
As you’ve likely seen, the federal government has shut down and will remain closed until Congress passes funding legislation. The IRS announced it will remain fully staffed for the first 5 business days of the shutdown using alternate funding sources. After October 6, only essential functions will continue.
We expect disruptions with:
- Notice resolution – IRS phone lines and live support may become unavailable once the initial five-day window ends, which could slow or pause phone-based resolutions.
- Paper processing – The IRS may not process paper submissions during the shutdown, so paper-based filings will likely see delays.
What should continue as normal:
- Q3 e-files and electronic payments – We do not anticipate disruption with these, but we’ll monitor IRS updates closely.