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If you’ve ever looked at the bottom of a bank check, you probably glanced over some strangely formed numbers? If you’re a fan of science fiction or retro computers, you’ve probably spotted the same ...

Why did banks settle on that very 70s futuristic—and downright awful-looking—font as the standard typeface for the routing and account numbers on checks? Is there something inherently superior about ...

Magnetic ink character recognition printing software - better known as MICR - addresses some major pain points for accounting professionals by enabling them to just print their own firms’ checks and ...