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Oct 22, 2021

Preventing Payments Fraud with Positive Pay and Security Checks

No single security method can prevent all payments fraud, but this blog offers two suggestions that you can incorporate into a multi-layered approach to security. Learn more about Positive Pay and security checks.

Jul 11, 2019

How to Print a Check in 7 Easy Steps

Whether you own a small or large business, you can save time and money by printing your own checks. In the past, check printing was handled by large printing companies or banks, but you can print checks at your home or small business if you have access to a laser printer, blank check paper and magnetic ink/toner called MICR.

May 31, 2019

Laser Check Printing: MICR Toner vs. Standard Toner

When printing checks, it's always best to use MICR toner in a MICR printer. We don't recommend ever using standard toner or a standard printer. Why? Because meeting ANSI standards is important. It shows that you have done your due diligence to prevent fraud, which could protect you from liability later.

May 28, 2019

History of MICR - Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

While the MICR font is clearly visible on every paper check processed today, that wasn’t always the case. Prior to the mid-1940s, checks were processed manually. As the number of checks increased, finding an automated way to process them became essential.

Dec 05, 2018

What Our E-File Service Provides: Benefits & Security Features

In this final installment of our blog series on business e-filing, we dive into specific benefits and explain the security features of our e-file system. We're talking data encryption, SOC-II certification and HIPAA compliance!

Nov 26, 2018

How to E-File: Simple Steps to Use Our Tool

To demystify the e-filing process, we created this quick video and blog post. You'll see how easy it is to set up an account, submit a file and checkout. With our e-filing option, you save time, money and tons of frustration.

Nov 13, 2018

Top 8 Advantages of Online Tax Filing

What does online tax filing for businesses actually do? Essentially, e-filing removes the bulk of the manual process that is involved in printing and mailing your business's year-end forms. But there are even more reasons to consider filing online...explore them in this blog!

Mar 29, 2016

Don't Be a Sucker to Check Fraud: 6 Ways to Keep Thieves Away

Paper checks are the number one payment type most susceptible to fraudulent attacks. Learn how to stay vigilant in your fight against check fraud with these 6 tips to keep thieves from harming your business.

Aug 12, 2015

Why MICR Toner Is Critical for Check Security

What makes MICR so important? What constitutes “quality” MICR toner? Will generic toner work? Get answers to your MICR/check security questions here.

Mar 02, 2015

Laser Check Security Features & Standards: What You Need to Know

Learn about the laser check security features that checks must include in order to comply with the ANSI standards for check processing security.

Feb 17, 2015

How to Prevent Check Fraud: Check Security Q&A

We sat down with Relyco check expert Deanna Dorvillier to give you a first-hand account of the reality of check fraud and some measures you can take to prevent it from happening to you.

Jan 21, 2015

Check Fraud Statistics and Techniques You Should Know About

This post provides basics facts and information that describe the scope and pervasiveness of check fraud. Find check fraud statistics & common techniques.

Aug 19, 2011

About the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act and Image Replacement Documents

When banks create electronic check images, they scan the checks to create electronic files and then destroy the original paper check. The electronic image may be reprinted onto a new type of document called an Image Replacement Document (IRD).

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