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Web-Based Accounts Receivable Conversion (ARC) / Check 21 Solution Electronic Check Processing and Deposit Copyright © 2005 Secure Payment Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Business Opportunities Checks deposited faster Drastically reduces transaction fees Sales tool for reselling Industry Fact According to the Federal Reserve, as of September 11, 2006, approximately 17 percent of the checks or slightly over 6 million checks a day, were deposited via Check 21! Understanding Check 21 - Check 21 provides a Retailer/Merchant/Biller with the opportunity to convert any type of paper check, for purposes of transmitting it electronically, where it may re-emerge in the bank clearing system as the legal equivalent of the original check through a substitute check document known as an Image Replacement Document (IRD) - It is applicable to ANY type of Check or instrument with a MICR* line - It does not require permission or notification of any kind - IRD must meet certain formatting requirements *Magnetic Ink Characters at the bottom of every check expresscheck21 SM expresscheck21SM is our brand new check21/ARC solution expresscheck21 is a hybrid, “patent pending” web-based platform that processes and deposits all types of paper items into electronic transactions or substitute checks, all through a single point of entry system expresscheck21 is designed for businesses who want to accept consumer and non-consumer checks at their business location. The checks are processed in the back-office where they are scanned and electronically deposited eliminating time consuming bank visits, saving on multiple register scanners, and bank NSF fees Key Features & Functionality Web-based, convenient, secure, and easy to set-up 24/7 online access to retrieve check images and payment status Highly scalable to support any payment volume, from single users to large payment processing environments Ability to accelerate check clearing by sending the check items directly to the Federal Reserve Automatically captures the dollar amount on the check during scanning thereby reducing entry time and errors Substantial savings on returned item fees Benefits Secure and easy to set-up (web-based) Enables acceptance of all types of checks at the point-of-sale Requires no check scanning equipment at the register Simplifies and speeds up check handling & processing Lowers the cost of payment processing 24-48 hour funds availability* Improves response time and accuracy No more waiting in line at the bank Promotes better customer service Faster notification of returned items (3-5 days vs 7-10 days) Facilitates better access, storage, retrieval, & distribution of checks Enables consolidation of banking relationships for business locations Substantial savings on returned items fees Banks can accept images from us and settle directly with their merchants** *24 hour funds availability at a minimal surcharge **A small transaction fee reduction may apply expresscheck21 Technology expresscheck21 requires a computer (Windows 2000 or newer operating system), internet access with Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater, and one of the recommended scanners mentioned below: Digital Check TS - 350 Accepts 100 checks at a time Processes 60-80 checks per minute, + or – 3,000 per day Images both sides of checks in one pass Digital-Check TS – 230/65 Accepts 25 checks at at time Processes 65 checks per minute, + or – 500 per day Images both sides checks in one pass Magtek MICRImage Accepts 1 check at at time Processes + or - 30 checks per day Images both sides checks in two passes Digital Check TS - 350 Digital Check TS – 230/65 Magtek Imager Web Hosted expresscheck21 Software expresscheck21 Process 1. Checks received are scanned and + processed via expresscheck21’s high speed web hosted software and sent electronically to Secure Payment Systems for processing 2. Non-consumer Items Consumer Items expresscheck21 automatically distinguishes and converts consumer items (processed as ACH items) and non-consumer items, including corporate checks and payroll checks (processed as Check 21 IRD) expresscheck21 Process Contd… 3. Consumers Bank expresscheck21 electronically debits funds from the customers account and deposits funds in merchants bank account. Funds are available within 48 hours, alleviating a trip to the bank Merchants Bank 4. Upload files into your in-house accounts receivable system Web Browser Open your web browser & log onto: www.securepaymentsystems.com Click on expresscheck21 Website under “Product Links” Customer Login Enter your customer information in uppercase letters: - File Code - User Name - Password Hit ENTER Welcome Page From the Welcome Page, you can view important announcements and transaction cut-off times You can also access the IRD and ARC System Select ARC System from the menu on the left hand side to get started Main Menu The Main Menu supplies you with all the options available in our ARC System Select Scan Checks to begin processing checks Conclusion Easy-to-use solution, requiring a computer, check scanner, and internet access 24/7 access to retrieve check images and authorization via our secure website Concise, real time reporting available on-line Real-time verification database reduces risk of accepting bad checks and collection costs No bank deposit fees Files to update your in-house accounts receivable system We are Committed to Providing Superior & Affordable ACH and Check Processing Solutions Getting Started Secure Payment Systems 10650 Scripps Ranch Blvd. Suite 109 San Diego, CA 92131 Tel: 1.888.313.7842 Fax: 858.549.1323 www.securepaymentsystems.com Interested in a Web Demo? 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