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We pride ourselves on our wildly reliable customer service, and our blog is designed to be an extension of that mission. Whether you're seeking expert advice, industry insights or simply looking to learn more about us, our blog is here to answer your questions.

35 Years of Relyco

Innovative Business Solutions: The Key to RELYCO’s 35 Years of Success

On April 1, 2024, RELYCO celebrated our 35th year in business! Learn how innovative business solutions and community support have been the cornerstones of RELYCO's success.
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Preventing Payments Fraud with Positive Pay and Security Checks

Preventing Payments Fraud with Positive Pay and Security Checks

No single security method can prevent all payments fraud, but this blog offers two suggestions that you can incorporate into a multi-layered approach to security. Learn more about Positive Pay and security checks.
Laser Check Printing: MICR Toner vs. Standard Toner

Laser Check Printing: MICR Toner vs. Standard Toner

When printing checks, it's always best to use MICR toner in a MICR printer. We don't recommend ever using standard toner or a standard printer. Why? Because meeting ANSI standards is important. It shows that you have done your due diligence to prevent fraud, which could protect you from liability later.
History of MICR

History of MICR - Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

While the MICR font is clearly visible on every paper check processed today, that wasn’t always the case. Prior to the mid-1940s, checks were processed manually. As the number of checks increased, finding an automated way to process them became essential.
What Our E-File Service Provides: Benefits & Security Features

What Our E-File Service Provides: Benefits & Security Features

In this final installment of our blog series on business e-filing, we dive into specific benefits and explain the security features of our e-file system. We're talking data encryption, SOC-II certification and HIPAA compliance!
How to use our e-File site

How to E-File: Simple Steps to Use Our Tool

To demystify the e-filing process, we created this quick video and blog post. You'll see how easy it is to set up an account, submit a file and checkout. With our e-filing option, you save time, money and tons of frustration.
Top 8 Advantages of Online Tax Filing

Top 8 Advantages of Online Tax Filing

What does online tax filing for businesses actually do? Essentially, e-filing removes the bulk of the manual process that is involved in printing and mailing your business's year-end forms. But there are even more reasons to consider filing online...explore them in this blog!
Don't Be a Sucker to Check Fraud: 6 Ways to Keep Thieves Away

Don't Be a Sucker to Check Fraud: 6 Ways to Keep Thieves Away

Paper checks are the number one payment type most susceptible to fraudulent attacks. Learn how to stay vigilant in your fight against check fraud with these 6 tips to keep thieves from harming your business.
The State of Payments 2016: Survey Results

The State of Payments 2016: Survey Results

According to our survey, about 47% of our customers are using electronic payments. This means that the other 53% are still doing things the old-school way.
Why MICR Toner Is Critical for Check Security

Why MICR Toner Is Critical for Check Security

What makes MICR so important? What constitutes “quality” MICR toner? Will generic toner work? Get answers to your MICR/check security questions here.
How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 5): Work With a Trusted Advisor

How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 5): Work With a Trusted Advisor

In the last installment of our webinar, “The 5 Most Important Ways to Prevent Check Fraud,” we discuss the importance of working with a trusted advisor.
How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 4): Anti-Fraud Technologies & MICR Toner

How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 4): Anti-Fraud Technologies & MICR Toner

Fighting check fraud requires a combination of secure checks, MICR printing, Positive Pay, and software. Here's how these anti-fraud technologies work together to protect you.
How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 3): Outsmart With Check Security

How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 3): Outsmart With Check Security

We’ve put together a five-part series using clips from our webinar to help you fight fraud. Here we discuss how to outsmart scammers with check security.
How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 2): Think Like a Criminal

How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 2): Think Like a Criminal

Each post in this five part series highlights a different tactic to prevent check fraud and protect your business. Here's #2: how to think like a criminal.