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Remote Deposit Capture

Frequently Asked Questions


What is Remote Deposit Capture? 

What are the Key Features of Remote Deposit Capture?

What are the Key Benefits of Remote Deposit Capture Services? 

Who can use Remote Deposit Capture? 

What equipment is necessary to use Remote Deposit Capture?

What types of checks can be deposited through Remote Deposit Capture? 

Is it safe to transmit data using Remote Deposit Capture?

What is the process if a check is rejected during the scanning process? 

What is the process if a check is processed more than once through Remote Deposit Capture?

What do I do with the check once it has been scanned? When do I destroy the check(s)? 

Where do I get a copy of a check that was scanned and/ or destroyed after the 15 days?

Can I view a report and/ or historical data on checks deposited? 

Who do I call if I have technical problems or issues surrounding deposits?

How do I sign up for Remote Deposit Capture? Do I need to sign a contract? 

What is the pricing for Remote Deposit Capture? What is the cost of the scanner? 


What is Remote Deposit Capture?
Remote Deposit Capture allows business clients to make deposits directly from the convenience of their own office! When you receive checks from your customers, simply use a provided scanner to capture images of a check for deposit. Your broadband internet connection electronically transmits the images for deposit directly to your business checking account

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What are the Key Features of Remote Deposit Capture?

  • Same day deposits
     
  • Improved cash flow – increased deposit frequency puts your money to work sooner
     
  • Increased efficiency – scanning creates an electronic image – no need to photocopy checks
     
  • Digital capture and processing of checks – reduces fraud – checks deposited quickly, learn of return checks faster   and begin the collection process sooner
     
  • Online access to images, deposits and reports for up to 90 days
     
  • Export accounts receivable data to your accounts receivable system
     
  • Multi – level security access

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What are the Key Benefits of Remote Deposit Capture Services?

  • Faster access to your money
     
  • Fewer trips to the bank to make deposits reducing expenses
     
  • Historical data at your fingertips
     
  • Easy installation
     
  • Easy to use

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Who can use Remote Deposit Capture?
Any qualifying business can use Remote Deposit Capture. If your business has any of the following characteristics, you would be a good candidate for Deposit Express:

  • Low cash receipts
       
  • Remote location – If it is difficult for you to get to a banking office you would benefit from this service.
     
  • High number of locations – If you have multiple locations you would benefit by having the opportunity to consolidate banking relationships and automate the deposit process.
     
  • High quantity of checks – If you receive a large volume of checks to deposit you would be a strong candidate for Desktop Deposit.

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What equipment is necessary to use Remote Deposit Capture?

  • A scanner
     
  • PC with a USB 2.0 port
     
  • High speed internet connection
     
  • Clients must have an active business checking account with the Bank

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What types of checks can be deposited through Remote Deposit Capture?
You may scan corporate and consumer checks, money orders, cashier’s checks, treasury checks, and travelers checks as long as these items are drawn on a US Bank in US dollars. You will not be able to deposit foreign checks including any Canadian checks in Canadian dollars and/or noted as payable in US funds. You will need to deposit the item(s) via a branch or by mail.

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Is it safe to transmit data using Remote Deposit Capture?
Yes. Check images are transmitted using a secure, encrypted connection via our Remote Deposit Capture web site.

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What is the process if a check is rejected during the scanning process?
You will receive a reject message during the scan that will require you to remove the item from the batch in order to continue. The item will need to be deposited via a branch or by mail.

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What is the process if a check is processed more than once through Remote Deposit Capture?
You will receive a message to delete the check from the deposit.

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What do I do with the check once it has been scanned? When do I destroy the check(s)?
Clients are responsible for secure retention of original checks for a minimum of 45 days. Please see the Remote Deposit Capture Service Agreement for additional information.

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Where do I get a copy of a check that was scanned and/ or destroyed after the 45 days?
You have convenient and easy access to an online image archive for all deposits and deposited items for a 90-day period.

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Can I view a report and/ or historical data on checks deposited?
You will have access to a number of reports on a daily basis and historical data via the Remote Deposit Capture web site.

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Who do I call if I have technical problems or issues surrounding deposits?
Your first call should be to Gina Hanner in the Electronic Banking Center at (907) 228-4443 who will assist you with your specific issue. You may also contact your local banking office for balance inquiries and bookkeeping type calls.

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How do I sign up for Remote Deposit Capture? Do I need to sign a contract?
Signing up for Remote Deposit Capture is easy – simply fill out a brief application as well as read and sign the user agreement. The user agreement requires 30 days notice to terminate use of Remote Deposit Capture.

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What is the pricing for Remote Deposit Capture? What is the cost of the scanner?

In order to use Remote Deposit Capture, you will need to have an active business checking account. Offsetting deposit balances and your overall client relationship will have an impact on the fees you pay. 

 

  • $125.00 per client set up fee
  • $35.00 equipment lease (monthly) unless you decide to buy your own scanner.
  • $75.00 monthly processing fee.
  • $0.06 per item fee.