an introduction to check 21 by jaguar software. the bill hr 1474 passed by congress october ’03....
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An Introduction to
Check 21
by Jaguar Software
The Bill
• HR 1474 passed by Congress October ’03.• Signed into law by President Bush October
28th 2003, with an go-live date of 10/28/04.• Legalizes the use of “substitute checks”
as a legal equivalent of actual check items.
• Forms the legal basis of image presentment and clearing.
• Encourages the use of image based item processing.
• DOES NOT MANDATE IMAGE EXCHANGE
What it means for you
• You don’t have to change anything• You can take time to educate
yourself on Check 21, imaging solutions and how all this will benefit your bank
• You can develop a sound item imaging strategy
• You can ease your way into imaging
Comparison - Before
• Items are received from the FED (courier service)
• Items are proofed (single pocket proof)
• Items are posted to the core system• Items are microfilmed (microfilmer)
• Items are shipped to the FED (courier service)
• Items are fine sorted (reader/sorter)
• Statements are prepared (employees)
• Statements are printed (Laser printer)
Comparison - After
• An electronic file is received from the FED (FED Import module)
• OTC items are captured and proofed (Capture module/Repair module + check scanner)
• Items are posted to the core system (POD module)
• Electronic cash letter is transmitted to the FED (POD module)
• Statements are printed (Statement module + high speed printer and possible folder/inserter )
Available Resources• www.aba.com • www.bankersonline.com • www.icba.org • www.federalreserve.gov
Considerations
1. How and to what extent will check imaging impact your bank?
2. What level of imaging is suitable for your bank and how can you get started?
3. How does all this work in conjunction with your core processor, datacenter and the FED ?
4. What are the true benefits of check imaging?
The impact of imaging
Advantages: • Potentially significant operational
savings• Dramatic time savings • Tighter integration of front and back
office • Drastically improved fraud detection and
prevention • Greatly improved research capabilities
with full network integration
The impact of imaging
Challenges: • Paradigm shift = staff re-
education • Few short-term labor savings • Requires additional IT resources
and PC hardware• Has to be handled as a long-term
strategic decision (education, evaluation, due diligence)
What level is right for you?
• Microfilm Replacement • FED capture • Full POD • Branch capture with/without data
center integration • Full integration (Internet banking,
E-Statements, Check conversion and presentment)
How to get started
• Set up imaging committee • Develop imaging strategy (what?
when? where?) • Evaluate imaging vendors based
on the following criteria:•Ease of use/flexibility •Reliability/customer satisfaction •Technological standards •Cost/ROI•Expertise/Personnel
Compatibility
• The FED COF standard will be replaced by x9.37
• Common file formats governed by the FED (through the ANSI X9 committee) will enforce compatibility between vendors, the FED and third-party exchange endpoints
• TIFF and JPEG have already been established as the de facto standard for image capture with PDF as the format of choice for electronic document delivery
True benefits
• Increased productivity for both front and back office operations (POD, research, statement preparation and delivery)
• Less courier service/postage fees • Less dependence on the Federal
Reserve • More operational flexibility • You will avoid future regulatory cost • Allows individual financial institutions
to offer additional merchants services
Thank you
For additional information on Check 21 contact Jaguar Software at
1-888-JAG-SOFTOr