Abstract: An original check identifier in MICR format includes separator symbols that do not appear on a typical computer keyboard. When a user is entering a check identifier from a computer or a telephone, the user is instructed to replace the separator symbols with replacement symbols that appear on a typical computer keyboard. The replacement symbols indicate the separation of fields within the check identifier, such as the routing number field, the account number field and the check number field. The entered check identifier with replacement symbols is parsed to distinguish the fields. After the fields are distinguished, the routing number, the account number and the check number of the check identifier are identified.

Abstract: The invention involves a system and a method of approving a money limit of check cashing for a time period during which a check writer may cash checks up to the limit. The invention provides for an improvement of approving a money limit of check cashing in order to provide in advance a check cashing limit for at least one period of time. The invention includes storing historical check writing information of check writers, receiving identification information to access respective check writing information, processing the respective check writing information to determine a score for the check writer, classifying the check writer in a predetermined category, and determining the limit over the time period during which the check writer may cash checks up to the limit based on the category in which the check writer is classified.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using a point of sale device to obtain authorization from a customer to convert the customer's promissory transaction to a direct debit transaction. In an embodiment, the point-of-sale device prints an authorization form for the customer's signature.

Abstract: An original check identifier in MICR format includes separator symbols that do not appear on a typical computer keyboard. When a user is entering a check identifier from a computer or a telephone, the user is instructed to replace the separator symbols with replacement symbols that appear on a typical computer keyboard. The replacement symbols indicate the separation of fields within the check identifier, such as the routing number field, the account number field and the check number field. The entered check identifier with replacement symbols is parsed to distinguish the fields. After the fields are distinguished, the routing number, the account number and the check number of the check identifier are identified.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods of ensuring the correct entries of check identifiers. A user is prompted to enter a check identifier, which includes a routing number, an account number and a check number. If a record with the entered routing number and the entered account number is found in a database of recognized accounts, then the entered check identifier is accepted as a correct entry. If such a record is not found, then the user is asked to enter at least a portion of the check identifier again. If the first and second entry match, then the entered check identifier is accepted as a correct entry. If the first and second entries do not match, the user is presented a warning message, and is rejected or asked to enter again.

Abstract: An original check identifier in MICR format includes separator symbols that do not appear on a typical computer keyboard. When a user is entering a check identifier from a computer or a telephone, the user is instructed to replace the separator symbols with replacement symbols that appear on a typical computer keyboard. The replacement symbols indicate the separation of fields within the check identifier, such as the routing number field, the account number field and the check number field. The entered check identifier with replacement symbols is parsed to distinguish the fields. After the fields are distinguished, the routing number, the account number and the check number of the check identifier are identified.