Telecheck and Certegy Procedure for MICR Reader Users

This job aid describes the Telecheck and Certegy personal and business check authorization procedure for MICR Reader users with Telecheck or Certegy Check Authorization.

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Total the transaction and process the check authorization

1. Total the transaction as you normally would.

2. Press the Tab key to reach the Check field.

3. Press Enter to place the total check amount in the Check field.

4. When the MICR window displays, slide the check.

5. If you are prompted to enter the check number, do so, and then press Enter.

6. If you properly swiped the check, a Check Authorization screen displays. The “account” number field will already be populated for you. To Authorize the transaction, click OK. After the authorization number displays, the transaction is complete.

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Note

If you need to bypass check authorization, the “Account” number field must still be populated. Enter a random number (for example, your store number) in the Auth Code field. Remember, if you do this, the check will not be verified because the system will not consult Telecheck or Certegy for an authorization.