Create Bank Check File

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Use this routine to create "positive pay" bank check files for use in preventing fraud caused by altered checks.  You can then transmit the field to your bank using the method of your choice. The program includes only checks printed in a check run and excludes all others, for example electronically transmitted checks.

STORIS supports the following bank check file formats:

• Bank of America

• Bank of Montreal

• BMO Harris Bank

• Chase

• The Private Bank

• US Bank

• Wachovia

• Wells-Fargo

Depending on the selected bank's requirements, the program creates either an ASCII text file (.txt) or an Excel® spreadsheet file (.csv) containing basic information about printed checks such as the check number, amount, and payee.

Bank

Date CodeClick on the Arrow button to view a list of date codes, then select the code that best indicates the time period on which to base your report.  

Check DateIf you enter Custom at the Date Code field, use this field to enter the date for which you want to create a bank check file.  If you click on the Calendar Icon, a calendar appears which you can use to select a date.  If you choose Today or Yesterday at the Date Code field, that date defaults.  

Include Checks Already TransmittedTo transmit all checks for the selected bank and check date, including checks previously transmitted via this routine, check the box.  To transmit only non-transmitted checks, leave the box blank.  

Send Output toThe output destination of the report displays based on your selection at the Bank field. If you click on the Actions button and select Output Settings, you can edit the file name but not the path.  

Export PathThis field displays the pre-set computer drive and folder location to which the system exports the report data. You cannot edit the export path using this process.

Test ModeSelecting this check box will export the data in a test mode, while deselecting it will produce live data.  

This control will only be active if the Positive Pay File Format, in Bank Settings on the EFT and Positive Pay tab, allows for test mode, which will only be Bank of Montreal's format.