Abstract: A check acceptance method for transmitting the check return fee information that applies to a check submitted by a customer. A host computer can transmit for use by a client computer the return fee that will apply to a transaction if a check is returned for insufficient funds. In addition, a return fee note field can be used to transmit explanatory notes that are used to explain non-flat fee charges that will apply.

Abstract: A check acceptance method for transmitting the check return fee information that applies to a check submitted by a customer. A host computer can transmit for use by a client computer the return fee that will apply to a transaction if a check is returned for insufficient funds. In addition, a return fee note field can be used to transmit explanatory notes that are used to explain non-flat fee charges that will apply.

Abstract: The routing of monetary funds may be achieved via electronic check conversion technology where paper drafted checks are converted to an electronic format. A particular financial institution due to unrecognizable identification information submitted with the electronic check may reject electronic checks. Most merchant related businesses, including check approval agencies, fail to pre-process electronic checks to avoid likely rejections from the financial institutions. The present teachings relates to a method of preprocessing various electronic payments to determine the most efficient routing of funds available.