New specifications for Canadian cheque formats are now in effect.
Businesses that are reprinting cheques or ordering a new supply should confirm their cheques and software comply with the specifications published by the Canadian Payments Association (CPA) in a recent news release.
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UPDATED: Thursday, October 16
Canadian Payments Association Makes Cheque Imaging Announcement
CPA Board decides not to proceed further with image-based clearing initiative; however, CPA Standard 006 remains mandatory. All NEBS cheques are compliant to this standard.

