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MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition)
The information printed on a check in magnetic ink. The MICR information helps MICR scanners retrieve important information from the check including the routing number, account number...
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E-Check (or echeck)
E-Check payments are ACH payments that originate via the internet, telephone, point-of-sale (POS), or bill payment sent through the mail or unattended lockbox. For mail and lockbox payments, the paper check is not deposited, but converted into an ACH debit. Learn more about e-check payments here.
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PPD (Prearranged Payment and Deposit)
A credit or debit entry to the account of a receiver where there is either a standing or one time written authorization that has been signed or...
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