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Positive Pay

Reduce your exposure to check fraud with automated verification that helps to catch check discrepancies instantly.

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Positive Pay

Reduce your exposure to check fraud with automated verification that helps to catch check discrepancies instantly.

Explore options link goes to the product features

Your checks shouldn’t clear unless you say so.

Check fraud costs businesses millions of dollars annually — but we can help you catch issues before they become losses. Positive Pay flags any discrepancies so your team can approve or reject suspicious items before they clear.

Standard Positive Pay

Automated check verification compares check numbers and amounts against your issued check file each business day. Any mismatches trigger instant email alerts through Commerce Connections® for your review.

Payee Positive Pay

Enhanced features add payee verification to each check review. We match check number, amount, and payee name against your records, helping to identify altered checks that standard verification might miss.

Reverse Positive Pay

We send you images of all checks presented for payment each day. You review and approve legitimate items while rejecting any fraudulent ones to maintain control over each transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s one of the most effective tools to help reduce check fraud. Positive Pay automatically compares checks presented for payment against your issued check file. When someone deposits a check that draws on your account, Positive Pay verifies it against your records to match check number and amount. Any discrepancies in check number and are flagged immediately so you can stop fraudulent payments.
Standard Positive Pay verifies check numbers and amounts, while Payee Positive Pay also includes payee verification. This extra layer helps catch instances where the fraudster keeps the original check number and amount but alters the recipient name.
Immediately. Thanks to Commerce Connections®, you receive an instant email alert when a check doesn’t match your file. You can then review the discrepancy and decide whether to approve or reject the payment before it processes.
Not at all. You’ll access alerts and make decisions directly through your existing banking platform.

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Positive Pay requires simple training on verification processes and exception handling. Our specialists can help you choose the right level of protection and get your team up to speed on smooth workflows.

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