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Positive Pay

Positive Pay for Check Fraud Protection


What makes it effective?
Our system performs a three-way match on incoming checks by comparing the check number, dollar amount and payee name with checks you have preauthorized.

How does it work?
Step 1: Submit a list of your preauthorized checks through Commercial Online Banking. You can accomplish this by uploading a check file created within your accounting system or by manually entering the information online.

Tip: An issued check file is likely already available within your account system. We’ll help you format the file to make it easy to save and upload it into our system.

Step 2: Review any exception items. An email notification is sent to you each morning if any presented items do not match your authorized list. Access online banking through our website or mobile app and choose to pay or return them before the deadline.
What makes it effective?
Our system performs a three-way match on incoming checks by comparing the check number, dollar amount and payee name with checks you have preauthorized.

How does it work?
Step 1: Submit a list of your preauthorized checks through Commercial Online Banking. You can accomplish this by uploading a check file created within your accounting system or by manually entering the information online.

Tip: An issued check file is likely already available within your account system. We’ll help you format the file to make it easy to save and upload it into our system.

Step 2: Review any exception items. An email notification is sent to you each morning if any presented items do not match your authorized list. Access online banking through our website or mobile app and choose to pay or return them before the deadline.









Contact a Treasury Management team member to get started.
Additional terms, conditions, and fees may apply.

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