NOVA Enhances Electronic Check Service to Benefit Multi-Lane Retailers

ECS Cash Office Imaging Service Offers Real-Time Processing and Risk Mitigation Without Significant POS Investment

ATLANTA--(www.AllPayNews.com)--NOVA Information Systems (NOVA), a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB), today announced that it has enhanced its Electronic Check Service (ECS) product to meet the needs of multi-lane retailers by eliminating the investment in check imaging technology at the point of sale (POS). ECS now combines the benefits of real-time check authorization and risk mitigation services with back-office image uploads, resulting in improved cash flow and reduced risk.

NOVA is the only provider of electronic check acceptance solutions to automatically and systemically leverage three hosted processing methods: direct DDA access, ACH processing, and the banking network adhering to Check 21 regulations. Retailers can choose from flexible guarantee and verification service levels, perform real-time authorization utilizing existing MICR technology at their point of sale, and eliminate the hassles of paper deposit preparation by simply uploading check images at the end of the day via a high-speed check imaging device located in their backroom cash office. NOVA manages the electronic funding and handles all exception handling on behalf of retailers, and prices the service inclusively with no hidden fees or charges. Further, most retailers will experience same-day settlement, and funds will be deposited within 24