PAYMENTS
Business Checks with High-Security Protection
26% of B2B payments are made by check1
Protect Your Business from Check Fraud—Without Compromising Cost or Convenience
Check fraud continues to be a real risk for small businesses. When checks are altered, copied, or forged, the impact goes straight to your bottom line. High‑security business checks give you added confidence that every payment leaving your business is protected by proven safeguards—without adding unnecessary complexity or expense.
When you partner with a financial institution that offers Vericast Business Checks, you gain access to advanced security features designed to help deter fraud before it happens—so you can focus on running your business, not chasing losses.
Why High‑Security Business Checks Matter
You rely on checks to pay vendors, employees, and partners. Fraudsters rely on weak security. High‑security checks create visible and hidden barriers that make alteration and duplication far more difficult.
With Vericast high‑security checks, you benefit from:
- Protection against common fraud methods like check washing, forgery, and copying
- Professional, credible checks that reinforce trust with vendors and customers
These checks are available in manual and laser formats, making them easy to integrate into your existing processes.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
High‑Security Check Features Built to Deter Fraud
Each Vericast high‑security check includes 26+ advanced security features working together to help protect your payments.
Key security features include:
01 | Warning Band: Draws attention to security elements that help verify authenticity
02 | Prismatic Multicolored Background: Attractive, woven pattern; colors become distorted when photocopied
03 | True Watermark: Visible only when held to light—cannot be scanned or duplicated
04 | Foil Hologram: 3D embedded graphic foil provides additional protection against check duplication
05 | Thermochromic Heat Sensitive Ink: Heat-sensitive mark disappears when warmed, allowing immediate verification of authenticity
06 | Invisible Fluorescent Fibers: Confirms document authenticity when viewed using black (UV) light
Together, these features provide multiple layers of defense—both obvious and covert—to help stop fraud attempts early.
Security Features
| Feature | Business Standard Checks | Business High Security Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Security Weave | X | X |
| Micro Print | X | X |
| Security Screen | X | X |
| Fugitive Ink | X | X |
| Security Warning Box | X | X |
| Chemical Reactive Paper (Primary) | X | X |
| Chemical Wash Detection Box | X | X |
| UV Dull Paper | X | X |
| MobileMark® | X | X |
| Photo Safe Deposit® Icon | X | |
| ImageMatch® | X | |
| VOID Indictor on backer | X | X |
| Padlock Icon | X | |
| Foil Hologram | X | |
| Heat-reactive Ink | X | |
| Prismatic Background Pattern | X | |
| Intricate Check Border | X | |
| True Watermark | X | |
| Invisible Fluorescent Fibers | X | |
| Visible Fluorescent Fibers | X | |
| Secure Document Background Design | X | |
| Warning Band | X | |
| Anti-Photocopy Dot Pattern | X | |
| Toner Adhesion | X | |
| Chemical Reactive Paper (Extended) | X | |
| Controlled Paper Stock | X |
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Protection Your Small-Business Clients Can Count On
Small businesses count on their financial institution for more than basic transactions. They expect guidance, protection, and reliable tools. High‑security business checks help you deliver on that promise by offering:
- A tangible way to demonstrate fraud‑prevention leadership
- A trusted product backed by Vericast expertise
- An easy‑to‑explain solution that adds value to business accounts
Questions About High‑Security Business Checks
What are high‑security business checks?
High‑security business checks include advanced features—like watermarks, holograms, and heat‑sensitive ink—designed to help prevent check fraud.
How do high‑security checks prevent fraud?
They create multiple verification points that make alteration, copying, and forgery more difficult and easier to detect.
Are high‑security checks expensive?
They are competitively priced and often cost far less than the financial impact of a single fraud incident.
Who should use high‑security business checks?
Any small business that issues checks and wants added protection without changing existing workflows.
Learn More About Vericast Business Checks with High Security
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