How to Protect Your Business From Cheque Fraud

Cheque fraud is one of the fastest growing financial crimes today. Projections indicate that cheque fraud will grow by 25% each year costing North American businesses upwards of 20 billion dollars annually. There are two types of cheque fraud in which your business may be vulnerable. The first is cheques issued to your business and… Read More…

7 Types of Cheques You Should Buy

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Purchasing cheques has never been easier, given the numerous options available to consumers. From small businesses issuing large quantities of cheques on a daily basis to personal cheque writers who only pull out their cheque books for birthdays, there is something for everyone. Customers can choose to personalize their transactions with custom cheques that offer… Read More…

7 Scenarios Where Your Cheque Book Will Come in Handy

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With the popularity and convenience of debit and credit cards, very few of us carry cold-hard cash in our wallets anymore. However, with bank fees that can cost you a pretty penny and interest that has been known to cause crippling debt to even the savviest saver, there’s another payment option that is highly underrated… Read More…

8 Benefits of Laser Cheque Printing

Transitioning from traditional handwritten cheques to laser cheque printing offers numerous advantages for both individuals and businesses. This modern approach streamlines the cheque production process, allowing for customization and efficiency. Here are eight key benefits of adopting laser cheque printing: 1. Fraud Control Handwritten cheques are susceptible to fraud techniques such as copying and "washing,"... Read More...

MICR Toner & MICR Ink for Blank Cheques

How Can Cheque Printers Confirm Cheques Meet New Specifications? Cheque printers, software providers, and organizations printing their own cheques are strongly encouraged to provide pre-production samples to their financial institution to ensure compliance with the latest standards. Contact your financial institution for details on the testing process and timelines. Does Magnetic Ink Still Need to... Read More...

CPA Compliant Business Cheques

The Canadian Payments Association (CPA) has announced new specifications that all financial institution members and consumers must conform to. The CPA has changed the deadline to use cheques with the new layout standards. It has now been extended beyond the end of June 2007.