Checks By Fax

The following is a sample information sheet explaining to customers how a fax copy of a check can be used for payment:

For your pending air time, we will be able to accept a FAX copy of your check as payment. Here's how it works:

1. You fill out your check in the amount of $_____ and FAX us a copy.
2. We will reproduce your check on a bank-accepted draft, complete with your account number and banking information, for deposit into our bank account immediately.
3. As soon as your check clears our bank your air time will be scheduled for immediate airing (no need to mail us your check).
   The Uniform Commercial Code Section 3-403 (1) states, concerning check signatures, "A signature may be made by an authorized agent or other representative... No particular form of appointment is necessary to establish such authority..." By completing the following release form and returning it with the copy of your check, you will authorize the Department to reproduce your check on a bank draft form. Your FAX copy of your check contains no more information than would appear on any check you would normally mail to us, so there is no additional security risk for you.

Please consider using our CHECK BY FAX system so that we can schedule your air time without delay!

Sample Check By Fax Authorization Form

AUTHORIZATION TO REPRODUCE CHECK FOR DEPOSIT FROM FAX COPY

Customer Name:________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________

Phone Number:_________________________________________

Fax #:________________________________________________

Customer #:___________________________________________

Check #:______________________________________________

Amount:______________________________________________

I hereby authorize [Your Company's] Credit Department to reproduce my check on a bank draft form as payment for my order(s). I understand that my authorization allow [Your Company] to act as my agent for the purposes of a signature on the bank draft, and that my checking account will be debited in the amount of the bank draft (to be deposited on the current or next banking day).

Signed:____________________________________________

Title:_______________________________ Date:__________

FAX COPY OF YOUR CHECK WITH THIS AGREEMENT;
DO NOT MAIL CHECK -- KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS.

FAX TO: [YOUR FAX #]
Please place check here.

Source: Carol Krumm, Credit Manager