Check and Envelope Layout Guides
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Check Layout Guide
The below graphic is a mock check layout and where each field from the Check Printing File Layout is populated.
Check Layout
Check Layout Definitions
- Return Address - Address for all undeliverable mail
- Clearing Bank Name & Fractional ABA - Required for check clearing in the event a MICR code is damaged
- Check Number - Number assigned to each check for record keeping
- Check Date - Date check was issued
- Platform Name and Phone Number - Name/Phone Number of the issuing platform (i.e. "Fintech ABC"). This is who check recipients should contact/call for more information about the check
- MICR Line - Bank account and routing information
- Logo (optional) - Logo graphic will appear hear, if chosen
- Memo (optional) - Memo text will appear hear, if chosen
- Delivery Address - Address where the check will be delivered to. Appears in the window pane of envelope
- Payer and Payer Address - Check initiator and address
- Payee and Payee Address - Check recipient and address
- Check Stub - Contains information for the check recipient's record
- Check - The actual printed check for the payee to deposit
Envelope Layout Guide
The standard envelope used is a #10 double pane.
Updated 9 months ago