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Signing a check with a gold pen to generate an ANSI X9.100-160-2-2020 MICR external processing code (EPC).

MICR External Processing Code (EPC), ANSI X9.100-160-2-2020

January 31, 2020January 26, 2023Brad Kelechava

Prominently printed at the bottom of a bank check, a Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) line conveys distinguishing information to both humans and machines. To […]