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What is a MICR Code, and how does it work?  

Paper checks remain vital to global banking. With every check you deposit, you’re relying on a decades-old technology that still powers automated clearing systems worldwide: Magnetic Ink Character Recognition, or MICR. 
Maya Bauwens 8 mins read

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