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Evaluating Lockbox Providers Without Disruption

Lockbox services remain a core part of treasury management for many banks and credit unions. Even as digital payments continue to grow, checks are...

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3 Flexible Lockbox Deployment Models for Modern Receivables

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from its original publication in August 2018. Many organizations still receive a meaningful portion of...

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Reducing Check Fraud Risk Starts with Modernizing Check Processing

Despite continued investment in digital payments, check fraud remains one of the most persistent fraud challenges facing financial institutions...

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How Lockbox Fits into a Modern Payments Strategy

Many businesses still receive a high volume of check payments, especially in utilities, healthcare, municipalities, property management, and...

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Traditional, Electronic, or Remote Lockbox: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to managing incoming payments, businesses have more options than ever before. From traditional lockbox services that handle paper...

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Switching Lockbox Providers? A Treasury Leader’s Guide to Smooth Transitions.

What happens when your lockbox provider stops processing services in your region? For some FIs, this has meant delayed deposits, increased fraud...

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Beyond the Federal Phaseout: How FIs Are Realigning Payment Operations

The Federal Shift to Digital Payments Signals a Broader Change—But Checks Aren’t Disappearing Overnight In March 2025, the U.S. federal government...

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Can a Lockbox Go Live in Just Days? A Q&A with CheckAlt’s Matt Crosby

Speed matters in payments. For financial institutions and fintechs, the ability to onboard new business clients quickly can make all the difference...

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Mastering Lockbox Lingo: Demystifying Check-and-List Transactions

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from its original publication in March 2020. Navigating Complex Payments with Confidence Even as digital...

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From Paper to Digital: How EOB Digitization and Lockbox Services Improve Healthcare Receivables

Healthcare providers continue to face significant challenges in managing receivables, with many still relying on manual, paper-based processes. In...

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