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Electronic Check Conversion is the changing of
a personal paper check into an electronic check. The check
becomes an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and is processed
through the Automated Clearing House (ACH). Check conversion is an extension of ACH Payment processing.
The ACH is the federally regulated
electronic payment network used by 95% of US financial
institutions.
Businesses can save time and money by converting checks received at the POS or in the mail to electronic debits.
How Does It Work?
Merchant receives
check for payment of goods at the POS or via mail. A check
reader or other optical device scans the check. The volume of
checks processed is a key factor in deciding hardware needs.
Smaller volume merchants might best be served by a system that
requires some data entry. Larger companies may opt for a
hardware configuration that automates the entire process. It is important
to understand that each company has unique needs and
consequently a unique solution. Hardware costs can vary. When the batched checks are read they are then
transmitted to the processor for presentment through the ACH.
Payment is made to the merchant in 24-48 hours. The process is
fast and easy to perform: no more bank runs, lost or stolen
checks.
What does it cost?
1.59% plus .30 per transaction and $10.00 per month. There is a $49.95 application fee. Hardware needed is a terminal, printer and check reader/imager. You can lease for $25/month or purchase for $750. Download an application to lease an electronic check conversion reader.
What Are The
Benefits?
The ACH will transfer the funds electronically. The funds will
be transferred into the merchant account in 24-48 hours.
Neither the merchant nor the bank has to process a single
paper check. Low transaction rate. Low NSF fee. No deposit
slips to fill out. No lost or stolen checks to worry about. No
bank runs to make. No bank deposit fees. NEVER an NSF or
processing fee from the bank to the merchant. NSF checks will
show up in several days as opposed to weeks. You can redeposit
immediately. Reduced handling costs. This program is about
money - you get your money a lot faster and improve your float
time.
Because of the unique
needs every business has we would need more information to
suggest a solution to your needs. Contact
us for your solution.

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