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Free Electronic Check Services - Magtek

Package 2
Magtek Check Imager Free Hypercom
Free Hypercom Optimum T4100 Dual Comm Dial & IP Enabled Terminal, Magtek Check Imager, Stacker, and all necessary cables (equipment value of $750)


Check Conversion / Guarantee

How does Check Conversion / Guarantee work?

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The customer writes a preprinted personal check to purchase items.

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The check is run through the Magtek check imager which reads the encoded information (MICR line) at the bottom of the check.

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You will then swipe the customer's driver's license when it contains a magnetic stripe or manually key in their driver's license number or state ID.

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Next you will key in the dollar amount of the sale.

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The attached Hypercom T4100 terminal will dial out and in a few seconds come back with either an approval or decline response.

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The customer will sign the approved original authorization receipt from the printer and a copy is provided to the customer. Should the check be declined it is because there is current negative information in the database and then the check writer is referred to call a customer service rep who is experienced at handling that type of inquiry with tact and diplomacy.

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You will then hand the check back to the customer for him to keep. You should mark the check "Void" or other suitable language to prevent duplicate processing.

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At close of business, you will transmit all transactions in a batch for settlement.

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Global Payments informs both the customer's and merchant's banks of the transaction and the funds are electronically transmitted to the merchant's business checking account, just like any credit card sales.

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The transaction appears on the customer's bank statement, your merchant business checking account statement, and a separate monthly statement mailed to you each month by Global Payments or you can use the online merchant management center.

What happens if a check bounces?

If the transaction doesn't clear, Global Payments collects the amount. You are not even notified. As a busy merchant you don't have to hassle with returned checks, chasing down deadbeat customers, or incurring large NSF fees normally charged by your bank. Once the check was approved at the point of sale it becomes the responsibility of Global Payments. You remain fully funded (except in the case of stop payments) and there is no interruption to your cash flow.

1. Accept All Personal Checks - More Sales Now!

  • Out-of-town or Out-of-state
  • When the bank is closed
  • The customer doesn't meet your ID requirements
  • First time customers
  • When you're not sure
  • When there is no one in authority to approve the check

2. Larger Sales - Increase Impulse Buying!

  • A check makes all the customers liquid assets available
  • Funds are often transferred from savings accounts, money market funds, etc. after the purchase
  • Checks increase customer's available "on-hand" cash assets
  • Over 50 million people do not have a credit card and those that do are occasionally at their limit

3. More Satisfied Customers!

  • Makes check acceptance a positive experience for the customer
  • Customers will find it easy to make an initial purchase and will return to buy again
  • Good word of mouth advertising
  • Our logo and signs eliminate the embarrassing question: "Will you take my check?"
  • Speed up check out lines with electronic authorization and check readers
  • Remove negative "No Checks" signs

4. Happier Employees

  • Eliminate employees taking the blame if the check is declined
  • Simplifies and standardizes check acceptance procedures
  • Make more and larger sales and profit through check promotion
  • Eliminate hold or authorization time through electronic processing

5. Other Important Benefits!

  • A Competitive edge over merchants with restrictive check policies
  • The guarantee rate is usually less than credit card rates
  • The authorization procedures are similar to credit cards
  • Eliminate collecting returned checks
     

With the new Check 21 rules checks usually clear the same day which means more customers may have overdrawn checking accounts. Without check guarantee in place you will have more NSF checks and much higher bank fees. The Global Payments program eliminates this problem for you

 



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