What Happens If I Print A Check Without MICR Ink?
If a check is printed with non-MICR (regular) ink or toner, the reader/sorter will reject the check, creating manual processes for the bank to process the check, and cause the company that printed the check/document to be charged with rejection fees.
Can I print a check without MICR ink?
Yes, an eCheck will still work without MICR ink. Even though the codeline is printed in regular printer toner, your bank is still able to capture an image of the check and send it to the automated clearing house to request funds from the issuing account.
Will this eCheck work without magnetic ink (aka MICR ink)?
Does a check have to be printed with magnetic ink?
Only the MICR line of a check must be printed in magnetic ink. The rest of the information on the check, such as the date, the payee name, and the amount, can be printed in regular, non-magnetic ink.
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Why are checks printed with magnetic ink?
Why do businesses print checks with MICR ink and toner? Magnetic ink for checks is designed to work in tandem with requirements set by the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve and all banks require that checks be printed with MICR ink or toner for ease of check processing.
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