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Start Using Electronic Check Instead of Paper Check

<p>If you are like most people, you probably still write and use paper checks occasionally. Even in a world where everything can be done online, it seems that using a paper check is the best way to go. However, did you know that there is an alternative to using paper checks that is both more efficient and safer? Electronic check allows you to pay bills and other expenses by creating a digital copy of your check rather than writing out a physical one. Not only is the process more efficient, but it also eliminates the risk of your check being lost or stolen in the mail.</p>
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<p><strong>What Is a Check?</strong></p>
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<p>A check is a written, dated, and signed instrument that directs a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer. The person or entity writing the check is known as the payer or drawer, while the person to whom the check is written is the payee. Checks are convenient because they can be cashed or deposited into a checking account relatively quickly and easily. In addition, they provide a record of the transaction that can be useful for both the payer and payee. However, it is important to remember that a check is a legal document, and as such, it should be used with care.</p>
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<p><strong>What is an Electronic Check?</strong></p>
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<p>Electronic Check is a type of electronic funds transfer that uses the ACH network to process customer payments to the payee's account. The technology for electronic check transactions was developed to cover traditional paper check processing and transaction, including bill payments, direct deposit, and other person-to-person transactions.</p>
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<p>An electronic check is a digitized version of a paper check. It's also known as an eCheck, digital check, internet check, or direct debit transfer. An electronic check makes use of Automated Clearing House (ACH) to move debits from a client's checking account to a business bank account via a payments processor.</p>
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<p><strong>How does Electronic Check Work?</strong></p>
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<p>To accept electronic check payments, a business must collect the customer's bank routing and checking account numbers. They can get this information from the customer in several ways: online, by phone, or in-person on a paper form. Most businesses today have websites where they can securely gather this information from customers with a form page. The merchant's bank will then interact with the customer's bank using this information. The direct debit happens via ACH once the funds are verified.</p>
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<p><strong>Electronic Check Payments</strong></p>
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<p>Make electronic check payments by email and SMS. As Try This -time printable pdf, send an electronic check to your payee. They can use a standard printer to print it on white paper or blank check stock papers. Also, make recurring payments so you won't miss any check payments again. You can use eChecks to pay without any cost.</p>
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<p><strong>How Does Electronic Check Works?</strong></p>
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<p>Create a check online and click "email." Your payee will receive the check through email and an email notification to print it. They can only print it once, so they will need to ask you again if they want to print it again. You can also track how often your payee has viewed and printed the check. You can also send digital checks paperless and make a direct deposit to your payee account.</p>
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<p><strong>Does electronic check clear immediately?</strong></p>
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<p>Electronic checks usually take 24-48 hours to clear from the payer's bank account. The payee will receive the money in their bank account within that time frame.</p>
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<p><strong>Can you send an electronic check?</strong></p>
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<p>Make payments to your payee as a one-time PDF. They can utilize a typical printer to print it on white paper or blank check stock papers. Also, ensure your recurring payments so you won't miss any check payments in the future.</p>
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<p><strong>Is electronic check safe?</strong></p>
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<p>Electronic checks are safe because you transmit the money directly to the bank.</p>
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<p><strong>Electronic Check vs. ACH</strong></p>
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<p>The word "eCheck," or electronic check, refers to a type of payment rather than a procedure. ACH is an automated clearing house that enables banks to move money from one account to another.</p>
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<p><strong>Electronic Check vs. Paper Check</strong></p>
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<p>An electronic check is a digital payment sent from payer to payee versus a paper check which is manually processed by typing information or writing it on the paper check and delivering it to the payee.</p>
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<p><strong>Electronic Check vs. Debit Card</strong></p>
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<p>An electronic check is not sent to the bank at the time of payment. The bank only approves the payment if it is for a certain amount. With a debit card, the merchant gets approval at the time of payment.</p>
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<p><strong>Electronic Check vs. Wire Transfer</strong></p>
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<p>Electronic checks are like when you write a check, but the money moves electronically. Wire transfers are when the money moves through a bunch of different banks.</p>
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<p>If you're looking for a way to avoid the hassle of writing and mailing checks, electronic check payments are a great solution. You can use your computer or phone to easily send payments by email or SMS. And there's no cost to you! So why not try it out today?</p>
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Homepage: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-an-ach-en-1065/