What Is Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR)?

A close-up of the MICR line on a check

You may have heard of MICR in the context of checks. However, you might still be wondering, what does MICR mean? The Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) line is a technology that utilizes ink-based features to prevent check fraud. It is used in a variety of ways, but ultimately, it is one of many factors […]

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