Check Scanner SDK

Check OCR technology, such as the Scanbot SDK enables financial institutions to digitize and process paper checks. The software can be integrated into an app or website environment, streamlining workflows in the bank branch or in remote deposit capture.

Bank check OCR solutions capture the check number, routing number, and account number from the MICR code as key-value pairs, allowing for easy processing within your operating systems. Our solution operates fully offline, ensuring complete data security for sensitive financial information.

Interested to see how it works? Read more on how to read a check in our brochure.

MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. It is a unique 9-digit code used in financial institutions to facilitate check processing. The first 3 digits refer to the city’s pin code. The middle 3 digits refer to the bank code and the last 3 digits refer to the branch code.

Read more about MICR and how they work on our blog.

The SDK uses optical character recognition (OCR) to enable your end-users to scan checks along with the corresponding MICR codes, simply by snapping a picture with their device. They can then upload the image in your online banking app and the data can be processed in your backend.

By integrating check OCR processing into your workflow, you can speed up transactions, minimize errors, and improve overall efficiency. As our scanner software operates entirely offline, it never sends any data to our servers or those of a third party. It therefore also complies with both the GDPR and the CCPA and is ideal for handling sensitive data.

No, as a 100% offline solution, our check scanner software doesn’t need an internet connection. This guarantees that sensitive financial information remains secure, with all data privacy measures upheld.

Yes. Our SDK supports multiple check standards, including US, French, Kuwaiti, Australian, Indian, Israeli, UAE, and Canadian formats. If you need support for a different standard, get in touch with us to discuss the options.

Our check scanner software should provide high-quality outcomes that allow for accurate data extraction and simplified processing. It should increase your efficiency by reducing processing time and minimizing human errors.

Here are some important factors to consider:

Performance and accuracy: Ensure that the software is capable of high-quality scanning and accurate data extraction. It should be simple and quick to use. The Scanbot Check Scanner SDK comes with intuitive user guidance, as well as custom filters to optimize the raw check image for later processing.

Compatibility: Look out for software that works seamlessly with your development environment and is compatible with the devices you plan to use, both mobile or desktop.
 
Data privacy: As check scanning involves the handling of sensitive financial information, it is important that the SDK complies with both the GDPR and the CCPA. The Scanbot Check Scanner SDK operates entirely offline, ensuring full data privacy, so you don’t have to worry about anything.
 
Developer support: Make sure your software provider offers sufficient guidance for developers to facilitate smooth integration. Our developers are there to support you with any obstacles your team may encounter.

Pricing model: Look for a pricing model that fits your business needs and scales without extra costs. Our pricing model is simple: unlimited scanning for a flat annual fee, regardless of the number of scans, users, or devices.

Our check scanning software comes with detailed documentation that takes you through the integration process step by step. The entire integration doesn’t take longer than a few hours. If you need any additional support, we are happy to help you with our free support channels.

Our check scanner software supports development for Native Android and iOS, JavaScript (Web), Flutter, React Native, Cordova, Capacitor / Ionic, Xamarin and .NET MAUI. Try the Scanbot Check Scanner SDK by downloading the demo app or requesting a free trial license.