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Cheque Printing Software

print your cheques with our cheque printing software, instead of writing by hand.

This software helps you to organize and print cheques instead of writing by hand. It changes amounts from numbers to words automatically and saves entered payee names to use in the future. Printed cheques put a professional impression on your suppliers as well as a banker. Just select or enter party name, enter the amount in numbers, tear cheque leaf and put into the printer and have the honor of printed cheques.

Main Benefits of this Cheque Printing Software

Print Cheque of all banks FastCheque is a Cheque Printing Software that can be used to print Cheques. It prints on any bank cheque leaves with ease. Different cheque formats of banks are pre-defined and stored in the software to print with accurate alignment automatically.

Positive Impression Printed Cheques put a professional impression on your suppliers and bankers when your cheques are offered to them, Printed Neat & Clean with no handwriting complaints. Once you will start signing printed cheques, you will not like to issue handwritten cheques.  Avoid Mistakes The amount written in numbers & written in words might be different, But in this case, you will enter the amount in numbers and the System will convert it into words automatically. Once you issue any cheque, the party name will be saved automatically for future use.

Batch Cheque Printing Multiple PDC cheques for installments etc can take a lot of important time. With Our Cheque Printing System, Printing 100s of cheques will be in a few clicks. Enter party name, choose 1st cheque date, total cheques, interval by month/ days & click to prepare cheque list & print all.

Cheque Layouts FastCheque has an inbuilt cheque designer, which lets you change the design of the cheque leafs. A very user-friendly interface, in which you can just click and drag the fields to specify the position where the party name, amount, date, etc. has to be printed. It is so easy, you can't expect anything easier.

Import Excel File & Print You can import cheque Data from an Excel File. With a few clicks, you can import hundreds of cheque records in FastCheque with speed and ease. Then Put a bunch of Cheque leafs and Click Print to get all of the printed and have transaction details saved.

Cheque Reports Yes, you can track the cheque details using our smart reporting system. You can produce reports Date wise, Bank wise, Party wise, etc. All reports are re-designable easily. You can put your Company Logo by yourself on reports.

Very User-friendly It just takes 10 minutes to learn and start printing cheques with this software. The User interface is polished with years of experience and feedback from 100s of existing customers. You will really love the user interface. 

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Top Cheque Printing Software Revealed: Save Time & Effort

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On June 27th 1967 the first cash dispenser was opened by Barclay’s Bank in Enfield by actor Reg Varney.

The idea of an automatic money dispensing machine had been mooted and tried without success in the early 60's but it wasn't until Scotsmen John Shepherd-Barron and James Goodfellow successfully designed the "cash machine" and Personal Identification Number (PIN) technology which is still used over 50 years later.

Goodfellow lodged his patent in May 1966, more than a year before the first cash machine was ceremonially opened in a blaze of publicity. A machine was developed by John Shepherd-Barron, who was born in India, to Scottish parents, and lived much of his later life in Portmahomack in Ross-shire.

Shepherd-Barron's ATM beat Goodfellow's machines, which were installed at branches of Westminster Bank (later to become NatWest), by just a month.

So Shepherd-Barron became known as the "man who invented the cash machine" and not Goodfellow, the man who patented the system we use today.

Shepherd-Barron says he was inspired by chocolate vending machines, he stated "It struck me there must be a way I could get my own money, anywhere in the world or the UK. I hit upon the idea of a chocolate bar dispenser, but replacing chocolate with cash.

The two devices were very different.

Shepherd-Barron's did not use plastic cards, instead it used cheques that were impregnated with carbon 14, a mildly radioactive substance.

The machine detected it, then matched the cheque against a Pin number.

Shepherd-Barron worked for banknote manufacturer De La Rue, which never patented its machine.

Before he died in 2010, he told a documentary that he didn't patent the idea because he did not want fraudsters knowing how the system worked.

He also said that the chief executive of Barclays had been quick to say yes to the idea when they had discussed it after a couple of Martinis.

Shepherd-Barron then had to go back to his team and get them to develop his idea.

In recent years, his claim to have been the real inventor of the cash machine has been recognised more widely.

Mr Goodfellow now does not like to talk about the years in which Mr Shepherd-Barron got all the credit but in a 2009 BBC documentary he said it "really does raise my blood pressure".

The engineer, from Paisley, told BBC Scotland: "My patent was licensed by all the manufacturers. They thought that was the way to go.

"The race to get it on to the street was not as important.

"Getting it right was the answer, not getting it first."

Mr Goodfellow was working as development engineer for Glasgow firm Kelvin Hughes in the mid-1960s when he got involved in a project to design a machine that could dispense money to customers when banks were closed.

He said in an interview that the driving force for the move was unions putting pressure on banks to close on Saturday mornings.

He said most people worked during the week and could not get to the bank, which closed at 3pm on weekdays.

Many people went to the bank on Saturday mornings but the unions were pressing for staff to work a five-day week.

The banks wanted a way to give working people access to their money when they were closed. Goodfellow said "The problem with cash machines was access.

"How would a genuine customer, and only a genuine customer, get money out of it?"

They considered biometrics - fingerprints, voice prints or retinal scans.

"But in the 60s the technology to do this was not there, it was impossible,"

So the next approach was an "exotic token", a piece of paper or plastic with "uncommon characteristics" that a machine would recognise.

His "eureka moment" came when he hit upon the idea of the Personal Identification Number (PIN).

This was the vital security measure that would make the system work, the number would be known to the customer and the bank and could be related to the card but not read by anyone else.

Goodfellow's invention was patented in May 1966, more than a year before his rival unveiled the first ATM in London.

But he still had a battle to make his concept reality.

"We had to meet some of the banks demands which were pretty severe," he said.

"They had a million customers and they wanted 2,000 machines across the UK.

"They wanted any one of the one million customers to be able to access any one of the 2,000 machines.

"You've got to remember there was no IT network in those days. The banks had no IT equipment. The bank's branches had nothing.

"We spent a lot of time developing the code. We had to submit something like 1,000 of these cards to a consultant, who would try to decipher it."

The cards he used were one quarter of a "Hollerith" punch-card, which just happens to be the same size as today's credit card. It contains just 30 bytes of data.

His patent for the card and Pin ATM was licensed for millions but Mr Goodfellow, as a humble technician, did not own the rights and did not get rich from his invention.

He said he signed patents for 15 countries around the world and got a dollar for each - worth about £10.

Mr Goodfellow left the firm in 1967 when it moved its operations to England and he went to work for IBM.

There have been arguments for years over who should officially go down in history as "the inventor of the ATM".

In 2005, Mr Shepherd-Barron received an OBE in the New Year honours list for services to banking as the "inventor of the automatic cash dispenser".

However, since then Mr Goodfellow, the man who patented the invention, has regained his place.

In 2006 Mr Goodfellow received an OBE for services to banking as "patentor of the personal identification number".

He has also been placed in the Scottish engineering hall of fame alongside John Logie Baird, the inventor of the television.

According to the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA), as of 2015, there were close to 3.5 million ATMs installed worldwide. However, the use of ATMs is gradually declining with the increase in cashless payment systems.

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Don't ask what I'm doing I'm not doing anything (VBS Data Stream guys look at it)

Kohane An Akito Toya and Luka

(actually nice and finished looking lyrics under cut)

Eventually, all walls meet demolition

So Wall Street had to keep the tradition

Their financial systems resigned to ignition

And out of the ashes, we have arisen

An empire is forged in the fire of ambition

In business, there isn't the time for attrition

Invest to suppress then ingest competition

Then each acquisition is new ammunition

When governments crumble and fall to the floor

That was paved with the graves of a corporate war

A fundament funded in blood just to shore

A foundation for founding our covenant

Born of a need for control of societal entropy

Enterprise at the price of your indemnity

Chart out the course and of course you were meant to be

Bent to the will of a corporate entity

Arasaka Security. You're in safe hands

We're the light in your screens, we're the lead in your veins

Then you wake from your dreams, so we can sell them again

In the light we distract with the shiny and new

So you're blind to the fact that the product is you

So let your brain dance and replay the dream

But don't drown in the data stream

'Cause we see where you are and we see where you go

'Cause we know what you own and we own what you know

From the top of all our towers, the corridors of power clearly need rewiring

Arasaka saw the spark and then embarked upon the path to turn that spark to lightning

There's no autonomous megalopolis so populous or prosperous you could reside in

And every citizen that's living in this city is a digit on the charts we're climbing

Political systems are too inefficient

They split like the atom and burned in the fission

Now every department and every decision

Defer to the herds of our corporate divisions

If you don't remember the ballot you cast

It's printed on every receipt you were passed

Each time you selected our products and services

We were elected in each of your purchases

What's left to do when you've got the monopoly?

Turn the consumer into the commodity

It isn't hard where you've hardware neurology

Honestly, do read the company policy

Take information and trade it for wealth

You pay it in each augmentation we sell

It's easy to cut out the middleman

When he's cut out most of himself

Arasaka Finance. Investing in your future

(chorus)

All that you say on the net we composite

To maps that go straight from your head to your pocket

Complain if you want, you're still making deposits

Of data — each day you log on is a profit

Society currently lists electronic

So isn't conducting resistance ironic?

We've plenty of skeletons locked in our closets

But yours are assembled from old-stock hydraulics

So lucky we know just the pieces you need

All plucked from your social media feeds

The places you go and the posts that you read

All snatched for a new algorithm to feed

Now, holding our gold isn't par for the brand

Our silver is sat in the palm of your hand

Quit whining and sign on the line in the sand

The supply does not get to make the demands

(chorus)

Arasaka Manufacturing. Building a better tomorrow

Name, age, qualifications

Race, faith, career aspirations

Political leaning, daily commute

Marital status, favourite fruit

Family, browser, medical history

Hobbies, interests, brand affinity

Fashion, style, your occupation

Gender identity, orientation

Lifestyle choices, dietary needs

The marketing contact you choose to receive

Posts, likes, employers, friends

Social bias, exploitable trends

Tastes, culture, phone of choice

Facial structure, the tone of your voice

If it's inside your head, we know

You can't escape the ebb and flow

(chorus)

When guiding the hand of the market

If it's holding a cheque or a gun

The fingers go deep in your pockets

And you can live under the thumb

You seem so surprised, what did you expect?

We're thinking outside of that box that you checked

The terms were presented in full to inspect

You scrolled to the end just to get to "Accept"

Arasaka would like to know your location

Arasaka would like to know your location

Arasaka would like to know your location

Arasaka would like to know your location

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Top Reasons to Outsource Your Print and Mail Cheques Needs

Managing payments is a critical function in any business. While electronic payments have grown in popularity, many organizations still rely on traditional cheques for payroll, vendor payments, refunds, and disbursements. However, the logistics involved in processing and sending cheques can be time-consuming, resource-intensive, and error-prone. Outsourcing your print and mail cheques operations can bring significant advantages that improve efficiency, accuracy, and security. Below are key reasons to consider this strategic move.

Streamlined Operations

Handling cheque processing in-house involves multiple steps—generating payment data, printing cheques, inserting them into envelopes, and ensuring timely delivery. These tasks can overwhelm internal teams, especially during high-volume periods. Outsourcing allows businesses to automate these processes, streamlining operations and freeing up valuable time for core responsibilities.

Enhanced Accuracy

Human error is a common concern in cheque issuance. A misprinted amount, incorrect recipient details, or wrong mailing address can lead to payment delays or disputes. Third-party service providers specialize in handling high volumes of cheque processing with precision. Their systems are designed to reduce errors and ensure consistent quality across every transaction.

Cost Efficiency

Maintaining in-house cheque processing facilities includes expenses for specialized printers, security paper, envelopes, ink, postage, and staff. These costs can quickly add up. Outsourcing helps convert fixed overheads into variable costs and eliminates the need for capital investments in equipment and supplies. Providers often operate at scale, which allows them to offer more competitive pricing per cheque.

Increased Security

Cheques are sensitive financial instruments and must be handled with strict security protocols. Professional cheque printing and mailing providers use secure facilities, encrypted data transfers, and user authentication systems to protect sensitive information. They also implement checks and balances to detect and prevent fraud, giving your business peace of mind.

Compliance and Regulation Support

Many industries must adhere to specific standards when it comes to financial documents. Outsourced providers are well-versed in compliance requirements related to recordkeeping, data protection, and audit trails. Their services are designed to meet or exceed industry standards, ensuring your business remains compliant with applicable regulations.

Scalability for Growth

As your business grows, so too does the complexity and volume of your cheque-related transactions. Managing increased demand internally may require hiring more staff and investing in additional infrastructure. Outsourcing offers built-in scalability—providers can handle fluctuations in volume seamlessly without disrupting your workflow.

Reduced Administrative Burden

Manual cheque handling often ties up staff who could be focused on more strategic tasks. By delegating cheque processing to a trusted partner, your team can concentrate on customer service, innovation, and business development. Reducing administrative workload boosts productivity and employee morale.

Faster Turnaround Times

Outsourcing cheque processing ensures that cheques are printed, prepared, and mailed promptly. Leading providers offer same-day or next-day turnaround options that reduce delays and ensure timely delivery. Speedy processing is particularly valuable when handling payroll or critical vendor payments.

Access to Advanced Technology

Third-party cheque service providers invest heavily in cutting-edge technology to stay competitive. Their platforms often integrate with accounting systems, enable real-time tracking, and offer analytics dashboards. By outsourcing, businesses gain access to these advanced tools without having to invest in their development.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Natural disasters, system failures, or unforeseen disruptions can interrupt cheque processing. Outsourcing provides a level of redundancy and disaster recovery that most in-house systems lack. Providers have contingency plans in place to ensure uninterrupted service, safeguarding your financial operations against unexpected events.

Customization Options

Outsourced cheque services can be tailored to reflect your brand identity. From custom logos and letterheads to personalized messages, businesses can maintain a professional appearance while still outsourcing the execution. These customized touches enhance brand consistency and client trust.

Simplified Reconciliation

Managing cheque records and reconciliation is easier with professional providers. They offer detailed reporting, transaction logs, and digital archives that make it easier to match payments with internal records. This transparency improves accountability and simplifies end-of-month financial reviews.

Environmental Considerations

Many cheque processing providers incorporate sustainable practices such as using recycled materials, optimizing paper use, and offering digital receipt options. Outsourcing gives environmentally conscious businesses a way to maintain physical cheque processing while minimizing their ecological footprint.

Global and Remote Accessibility

For businesses with remote teams or international vendors, outsourcing offers centralized cheque management with broad geographic reach. Providers can send payments across regions or countries while maintaining compliance with local regulations. This capability supports distributed operations and global partnerships.

Focused Expertise

Cheque service providers focus solely on financial document processing. Their teams are trained in security, compliance, logistics, and customer service specific to the cheque industry. This concentrated expertise ensures a higher level of reliability and efficiency than most internal departments can achieve.

Competitive Advantage

By outsourcing cheque processing, businesses gain speed, accuracy, and consistency—all of which contribute to enhanced service delivery. Vendors and employees receive timely payments, which builds trust and satisfaction. These improvements translate into a competitive edge in a crowded market.

Risk Mitigation

Errors in cheque issuance can result in lost payments, legal exposure, or reputational damage. Outsourcing reduces these risks by incorporating multiple layers of quality control and compliance checks. Providers assume responsibility for accuracy and security, which shifts liability away from your internal team.

Improved Cash Flow Management

A timely and accurate payment process helps maintain healthy cash flow. Outsourced cheque services provide predictable processing schedules and reporting tools that help finance teams plan disbursements and manage budgets. Better visibility into payments contributes to smarter financial decision-making.

Customer Confidence

Clients and vendors appreciate timely, professional payments. Receiving a well-designed cheque on schedule reinforces the credibility of your business and strengthens relationships. Reliable service in this area reflects positively on your entire brand and builds long-term loyalty.

Conclusion

Managing cheque payments doesn’t have to be a cumbersome or risky task. By choosing to outsource your print and mail cheques needs, businesses can enjoy cost savings, operational efficiency, and peace of mind. With the added benefits of security, scalability, and professional service, outsourcing represents a smart move for organizations seeking to modernize and streamline their financial workflows.

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Real Estate Moduel

Comprehensive Real Estate Module integrated with Accounting Overview: The Real Estate Management module in Hinawi ERP, built in Abu Dhabi, UAE, provides real estate investors and property managers with a powerful platform to efficiently manage residential and commercial rental properties. The module covers the entire lease lifecycle, including unit registration, tenant details, contract creation, rental income tracking, payment schedules, renewals, handovers, and deposit refunds. It automates rent calculations, supports bilingual contract printing, and facilitates electronic invoicing for improved financial management. Designed to reduce operating expenses and maximize passive income, the system features automated alerts for expiring customer contracts, due cheques, and maintenance requests. Property managers can easily generate and print lease agreements, tax invoices, and custom documents. Detailed reports on occupancy, rental income, maintenance costs, and Accounts Receivable help optimize business processes and monitor financial health regularly. With seamless accounting software integration and real-time inventory process visibility, Hinawi ERP enhances decision-making and provides an all-in-one solution for effective rental property business operations. A system demonstration can be arranged by contacting the mobile or WhatsApp number +971506228024

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Print and Mail Cheques Nationwide – Fast & Reliable

In a world rapidly moving toward digital transactions, the cheque still holds a critical role in both personal and business finance. Despite the growth of online payments, many businesses, government agencies, and institutions continue to rely on cheques for secure, formal, and traceable payments. Leveraging a Print and Mail Cheques service can help streamline your financial operations, reduce costs, and ensure timely payments across the country.

Let’s explore why professional cheque printing and mailing services are more relevant than ever—and how your organization can benefit from using them.

Why Cheques Are Still Essential for Many Transactions

While electronic payments are convenient, they’re not always ideal in every scenario. Cheques are still preferred when:

A vendor or contractor does not accept electronic payments.

A company needs to issue a physical proof of payment.

Legal or compliance requirements mandate non-digital transactions.

Trust and formality are paramount in the transaction.

In these cases, the ability to Print and Mail Cheques offers a reliable alternative that accommodates traditional business needs without reverting to slow, manual processes.

The Challenges of Manual Cheque Handling

Managing cheque payments in-house can be resource-intensive. Many organizations face issues such as:

High labor costs for manual printing and envelope stuffing.

Errors in addresses or amounts.

Lost cheques due to poor tracking systems.

Time delays in posting and processing.

A professional solution to Print and Mail Cheques resolves these issues by automating the workflow and ensuring accuracy at every step.

How Cheque Printing Services Work

A third-party service that offers cheque printing and mailing provides an end-to-end solution. Here's a general overview of how it works:

Document Submission: You upload payment data securely to the provider’s platform.

Validation: The service verifies cheque details like payee name, amount, and mailing address.

Printing: Cheques are printed on secure paper with MICR ink, using bank-compliant formats.

Mailing: The completed cheques are inserted into envelopes and mailed via USPS or other trusted carriers.

Tracking: Some services offer tracking, confirmation, and reporting features for transparency.

This streamlined approach significantly reduces the time, cost, and risk involved in traditional cheque management.

Benefits of Outsourcing Cheque Printing and Mailing

Using a third-party provider to Print and Mail Cheques offers numerous benefits:

Time Savings: Eliminate the need for manual labor.

Reduced Errors: Automated systems catch inconsistencies and prevent common mistakes.

Enhanced Security: Professional printing and handling processes reduce the risk of fraud.

Faster Delivery: Services are optimized for speed, often including same-day or next-day processing.

Scalability: Whether you need to send one cheque or 10,000, the process remains consistent and efficient.

Ensuring Compliance and Security Standards

Security is a top concern when dealing with financial documents. Trusted cheque printing services ensure:

Use of secure cheque stock and MICR ink.

Controlled access to financial data.

Encryption and secure file transfer protocols.

Audit trails for compliance and transparency.

These features make the process to Print and Mail Cheques not only efficient but also legally compliant with banking regulations and industry standards.

Nationwide Delivery for Maximum Reach

A key advantage of outsourcing cheque mailings is the ability to reach recipients nationwide—quickly and reliably. Instead of relying on internal processes or regional constraints, a professional Print and Mail Cheques provider ensures that your payments are delivered to any city, town, or rural address in the country.

With centralized printing facilities and optimized mailing routes, delivery delays are minimized, and consistency is improved.

Customization and Branding for Professionalism

When sending out cheques, your business's professionalism matters. Many cheque mailing services allow you to:

Add your company’s logo and address.

Include customized messaging or memos.

Use branded envelopes.

Attach accompanying documents like invoices or letters.

This level of personalization reinforces trust with your recipients and maintains brand integrity in every transaction.

Integration with Your Accounting System

Modern cheque printing solutions are designed to integrate smoothly with your existing financial tools and systems. Whether you use QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or another accounting platform, you can often connect your software directly to a provider’s portal to automate data transfer.

This seamless integration reduces duplicate entry, ensures consistency, and accelerates the process to Print and Mail Cheques from inside your existing workflow.

One-Time and Recurring Payments Made Simple

Whether you're issuing one-off payments or recurring disbursements, a cheque printing service can support both scenarios with equal ease. Recurring payroll cheques, vendor payments, or monthly reimbursements can all be scheduled in advance, saving administrative time and minimizing late payments.

This flexibility makes the service suitable for organizations of any size, from startups to large enterprises.

Serving a Wide Range of Industries

Cheque mailing services aren’t limited to one industry. Businesses and organizations across a broad spectrum use these services, including:

Healthcare: Paying medical professionals, vendors, or patients.

Nonprofits: Issuing donor reimbursements, grants, or refunds.

Legal: Disbursing settlements or court-mandated payments.

Government: Mailing tax refunds, benefit payments, and municipal fees.

Construction: Paying contractors and suppliers for services.

Wherever there is a need for formal, trackable payments, a Print and Mail Cheques solution provides the reliability and compliance that industries require.

Tracking and Audit Support

Transparency is crucial when managing financial transactions. Professional cheque mailing services often include robust reporting features that allow you to:

Track the status of each cheque.

Receive confirmations upon mailing.

Access historical data for audits.

Export reports for accounting purposes.

These tools not only support operational visibility but also simplify tax preparation and internal audits.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

During emergencies—such as natural disasters, system outages, or health crises—manual cheque issuance can grind to a halt. A cloud-based solution ensures your cheque printing continues uninterrupted, even if your physical office is inaccessible.

By using a remote-access platform, your team can continue to Print and Mail Cheques from any location, maintaining payment cycles and cash flow.

Reducing Environmental Impact

Modern providers are also taking steps to make cheque printing more eco-friendly. This includes:

Using sustainably sourced paper.

Offering digital archiving to reduce paper waste.

Implementing energy-efficient equipment in print facilities.

Organizations focused on sustainability can align their cheque mailing processes with their broader environmental goals without sacrificing quality or speed.

Avoiding Bank Rejection and Processing Errors

Banks have strict standards for cheque formatting and printing. Improper alignment, ink types, or paper quality can cause delays or rejections. Professional cheque printers use approved formats, inks, and security features that meet all banking requirements—ensuring every cheque is processed without issue.

By choosing a provider that understands the compliance landscape, you avoid costly reprints and payment delays.

Planning for Seasonal or High-Volume Demands

Many organizations experience peaks in cheque volume during specific seasons—year-end bonuses, tax filings, grant distributions, etc. A specialized Print and Mail Cheques provider can scale quickly to meet increased demand, helping you avoid bottlenecks and maintain consistency during your busiest periods.

You also gain peace of mind knowing that the infrastructure is in place to support urgent or large-scale disbursements.

Conclusion

Even in a digital-first economy, physical cheques remain a vital payment method for many businesses and institutions. The process to Print and Mail Cheques doesn't have to be manual, slow, or error-prone. With the right partner, you can achieve fast, reliable, and cost-effective cheque mailing that supports your operational goals.

From compliance and customization to nationwide delivery and seamless software integration, professional cheque mailing services deliver unparalleled value. By outsourcing this function, you free up internal resources, ensure accurate payments, and maintain the trust of your vendors, employees, and stakeholders—across the country.

Whether you're handling a few payments a week or thousands each month, a secure and scalable cheque mailing service helps you move money the right way—reliably, securely, and on time.

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Agenda 2030: The Documentary Exposing a Global Digital Prison Plan

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Agenda 2030: The Documentary Exposing a Global Digital Prison Plan

In a world increasingly shaped by interconnected systems and global initiatives, the 2025 documentary The Agenda: Their Vision – Your Future has sparked intense discussion. Produced by Mark Sharman, a seasoned UK broadcasting veteran from ITV and Sky, this feature-length film dives deep into the UN 2030 Agenda and its far-reaching implications. With a critical lens, it examines how the push for net zero and other global policies could lead to a digital lockdown, threatening personal freedoms, economic stability, and control over everyday resources like food, energy, money, and travel.

Featuring insights from experts across the UK, US, and Europe, this documentary serves as a wake-up call, urging viewers to question the trajectory of global governance and the rise of a digital prison plan. In this article, we’ll explore the documentary’s key themes, its critique of Agenda 2030, and why it’s a must-watch for anyone concerned about the future.

What Is The Agenda: Their Vision – Your Future?

A Bold Exposé by Mark Sharman

At its core, The Agenda: Their Vision – Your Future is a 112-minute independent documentary that pulls no punches. Directed by Mark Sharman, a former executive with decades of experience in British media, the film draws on his storytelling expertise to unravel a complex and alarming narrative. Released in June 2025 by Oracle Films, it’s a visually compelling and intellectually rigorous exploration of how global elites are allegedly leveraging technology and policy to centralize control. Unlike mainstream media productions, this documentary is unapologetically independent, aiming to shine a light on what it calls a digital prison plan that’s been decades in the making.

A Dystopian Vision Rooted in Reality

Drawing parallels with literary classics like Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and George Orwell’s 1984, the documentary argues that the UN 2030 Agenda and the net zero movement are more than just altruistic goals—they’re tools for reshaping society. The film posits that these initiatives, under the guise of sustainability and progress, could erode personal freedoms through omnipresent surveillance, artificial intelligence, digital currencies, and digital identities. It’s a chilling vision that resonates with anyone who’s ever questioned the fine print of global policies.

The UN 2030 Agenda: A Blueprint for Control?

Understanding the UN 2030 Agenda

The UN 2030 Agenda, officially titled Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, was adopted by the United Nations in 2015. It outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at addressing global challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change by 2030. On the surface, these goals—such as ending hunger, promoting sustainable agriculture, and ensuring economic growth—seem noble. But The Agenda: Their Vision – Your Future challenges this narrative, suggesting that the SDGs could serve as a “blank cheque for totalitarian global control.”

The documentary argues that the UN 2030 Agenda is not just about sustainability but about restructuring societal norms and economic systems. It claims that the agenda’s implementation could normalize surveillance, restrict property ownership, and reshape human behavior to align with a centralized global framework. For instance, the push for net zero—a commitment to achieving zero carbon emissions—could lead to stringent controls on energy, food, travel, and even internet access.

The Role of Net Zero in the Digital Lockdown

The net zero philosophy, a cornerstone of the UN 2030 Agenda, is framed as a critical response to climate change. It calls for drastic reductions in carbon emissions, often through policies that limit industrial activity, promote renewable energy, and regulate individual consumption. While environmental protection is a worthy goal, the documentary warns that net zero could be weaponized to justify restrictions on personal freedoms. For example, it highlights how energy quotas, food rationing, and travel limitations could be enforced under the pretext of sustainability, effectively creating a digital lockdown where every aspect of life is monitored and controlled.

The Digital Prison Plan: How It Could Unfold

The Tools of Control: Surveillance, AI, and Digital Currencies

The Agenda: Their Vision – Your Future paints a vivid picture of a digital prison plan driven by cutting-edge technologies. The documentary identifies several key mechanisms:

Omnipresent Surveillance: From smart cities to facial recognition, the film argues that constant monitoring is becoming normalized. This could limit personal autonomy by tracking every move, purchase, or online interaction.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is portrayed as a double-edged sword—capable of solving problems but also enabling predictive policing and behavioral manipulation.

Digital Currencies: Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could replace cash, giving governments unprecedented control over money. Transactions could be restricted based on compliance with social or environmental policies.

Digital Identities: Linked to surveillance and digital currencies, digital identities could dictate access to services, travel, or even the internet, creating a system where non-compliance leads to exclusion.

These technologies, the documentary claims, are already infiltrating governments, local councils, businesses, and education systems, laying the groundwork for a global digital prison plan.

The Erosion of Democracy

One of the film’s most provocative claims is that financial power is “strangling democracy.” It argues that global institutions like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations are being co-opted to advance ideological and fiscal objectives. By aligning with powerful corporations and elites, these institutions could undermine national sovereignty and local governance. The documentary cites examples of how policies tied to the UN 2030 Agenda are implemented at the local level, often bypassing democratic processes.

Expert Voices: A Global Perspective

Insights from the UK, US, and Europe

What sets The Agenda: Their Vision – Your Future apart is its inclusion of diverse expert voices. The documentary features commentary from thought leaders in the UK, US, and Europe, including:

Dr. David A. Hughes: A scholar who critiques the intersection of technology and power.

Patrick M. Wood: An expert on technocracy and global control systems.

Professor Judith Curry: A renowned climatologist who questions the mainstream climate change narrative (featured in an exclusive teaser interview).

These experts provide a multidisciplinary perspective, blending insights from technology, economics, and environmental science. Their contributions lend credibility to the film’s claims, making it a compelling resource for anyone seeking to understand the implications of Agenda 2030.

The Climate Change Debate

A significant portion of the documentary focuses on climate change and the net zero agenda. While acknowledging the need for environmental stewardship, the film questions whether climate change is being used as a pretext for control. It argues that the rush to net zero could lead to policies that prioritize globalist agendas over individual well-being. For instance, restrictions on food production or energy use could disproportionately harm vulnerable populations, all while being justified as necessary for the planet.

Resonating with Dystopian Warnings

The parallels to 1984 and Brave New World are deliberate. Mark Sharman uses these literary references to frame the UN 2030 Agenda as a modern dystopian project. The documentary’s strength lies in its ability to connect historical warnings with present-day realities, making it both timeless and urgent. Whether you agree with its conclusions or not, it’s a thought-provoking exploration of where our world is headed.

Is Agenda 2030 a Force for Good or Control?

The Agenda: Their Vision – Your Future challenges viewers to look beyond the glossy promises of the UN 2030 Agenda and net zero. It asks hard questions: Are these initiatives truly about saving the planet, or are they steps toward a global digital prison plan?

With its compelling storytelling, expert insights, and bold critique of global governance, the documentary is a must-watch for anyone who values personal freedom and economic stability. As Mark Sharman and his team remind us, the future is not set in stone—but it’s up to us to shape it.

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Top 5 Benefits of Using a Cheque Printing API for Financial Automation

In today’s fast-moving digital economy, automation is reshaping financial operations. While electronic payments and digital wallets dominate headlines, cheques remain an essential part of many business transactions, especially in industries like real estate, insurance, government contracting, and healthcare. What’s changed, however, is how organizations handle cheques. Enter the Cheque Printing API—a technology that is quietly transforming the back-office operations of modern finance teams.

A Cheque Printing API enables businesses to automate cheque issuance and management directly from their financial software or ERP system. This eliminates manual printing, minimizes human errors, and enhances both efficiency and security.

Let’s explore the top five benefits of implementing a Cheque Printing API in your organization—and how it supports the broader goal of financial automation.

1. Streamlining Cheque Issuance Workflows

In many traditional finance departments, printing and distributing cheques is a tedious, time-consuming task. It typically involves data entry, formatting, alignment checks, manual printing, and secure delivery. These steps, while necessary, often result in bottlenecks and operational delays.

With a Cheque Printing API, the entire process is automated and integrated with your payment or accounting systems. Here's how it streamlines the workflow:

Automatic Data Transfer: The API pulls payee details, amounts, and memo fields directly from your finance software.

One-Click Printing: Once the data is validated, cheques are printed instantly, formatted correctly every time.

Batch Processing: You can generate and print hundreds of cheques in one go, eliminating repetitive tasks.

By automating cheque issuance, your finance team can focus on strategic tasks rather than manual operations. It not only reduces labor time but also accelerates the payment cycle.

2. Enhancing Data Accuracy and Reducing Errors

Manual cheque preparation is prone to human error—misspelled names, incorrect amounts, mismatched account numbers, or even misaligned prints. These mistakes can lead to costly delays, rejected payments, and strained vendor relationships.

A Cheque Printing API reduces these risks by ensuring accurate and validated data at every step of the process:

Data Validation Logic: The API can be configured to verify required fields, check numerical limits, and ensure bank routing formats are correct.

Template Consistency: Every cheque adheres to your pre-approved layout, including your brand logo, bank MICR line, and authorized signature.

Duplicate Detection: Advanced APIs include logic to flag duplicate cheque requests or unusual activity.

Reducing errors not only protects your organization’s finances but also strengthens trust with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.

3. Improving Payment Security and Compliance

Security and regulatory compliance are two critical concerns in financial operations. When it comes to physical payments, cheque fraud remains a serious issue, including alterations, counterfeiting, and forgery.

A Cheque Printing API introduces multiple layers of security that mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry standards:

Encrypted Communication: API calls are protected with strong encryption protocols (HTTPS, TLS), ensuring secure data transfer.

User Authentication: Access to cheque printing features can be restricted to authorized users using role-based access controls.

Audit Logs: Every cheque printed via the API is logged with timestamps, user IDs, and transaction metadata—ideal for audit trails.

Check Number Control: APIs can prevent skipped or reused cheque numbers, helping you maintain proper financial records.

This level of control is difficult to achieve with manual systems. With a Cheque Printing API, organizations benefit from transparency and accountability.

4. Saving Costs Across Financial Operations

While digital tools often come with upfront costs, the long-term savings from automation are substantial. A Cheque Printing API helps reduce direct and indirect costs tied to paper-based payments.

Here’s how:

Reduced Labor Costs: Less manual work means fewer hours spent on printing, organizing, and mailing cheques.

Lower Error Correction Expenses: Fixing a mistake after issuing a cheque is costly—voiding, reissuing, and tracking down discrepancies. Automation avoids these.

Savings on Stationery and Supplies: With precision printing and batch processing, waste is minimized—saving paper, ink, envelopes, and postage.

Optimized Cash Flow: Faster cheque processing and fewer delays mean payments go out and are tracked more reliably, improving liquidity planning.

When implemented at scale, these savings can have a significant impact on your financial operations and bottom line.

5. Enabling Seamless System Integration and Customization

Today’s organizations rely on a suite of interconnected platforms—ERPs, CRMs, payroll systems, procurement tools, and accounting software. The beauty of a Cheque Printing API lies in its flexibility and ease of integration.

Whether you use QuickBooks, SAP, Xero, or a custom in-house platform, most Cheque Printing APIs offer compatibility through RESTful interfaces, webhooks, or SDKs. This creates several advantages:

Real-Time Syncing: Data flows between systems automatically. A vendor payment approved in your ERP triggers cheque printing instantly.

Custom Workflows: APIs allow you to tailor printing logic based on payment type, department, or project code.

Scalability: As your business grows, the same API setup can handle increasing volume without requiring a total system overhaul.

This level of adaptability ensures that your cheque processing capability evolves with your business, not against it.

Beyond the Basics: Extra Features That Add Value

In addition to the five major benefits above, many Cheque Printing APIs also offer bonus features that elevate their usefulness even further:

Multi-Bank Support: Manage multiple bank accounts and cheque templates from a single platform.

Digital Cheque Archiving: Store digital copies of each cheque issued for easy retrieval and compliance tracking.

Remote Printing Options: Some APIs can print cheques at remote or partner offices, improving efficiency for distributed teams.

Integration with Approval Workflows: Built-in support for dual-approval systems or manager sign-off before printing.

These features help organizations build comprehensive financial ecosystems that support both agility and governance.

Real-World Use Cases

Organizations across industries are already leveraging Cheque Printing APIs to gain operational advantage. Here are a few real-world examples:

Nonprofits use them to automate grant disbursements to field offices or partner organizations, ensuring funds are distributed quickly and accurately.

Construction firms rely on them to issue vendor payments for materials, often across multiple job sites and locations.

Healthcare providers use cheque automation for reimbursements, physician payments, and insurance settlements.

Educational institutions streamline payroll and refund processing with APIs tied into student information systems.

These applications show the versatility of Cheque Printing APIs beyond just accounts payable—they support broader financial operations with precision and speed.

Getting Started with Implementation

Adopting a Cheque Printing API doesn’t have to be a complex project. The key is choosing a vendor that offers:

Clear API documentation and developer support

Robust security features and encryption protocols

Compatibility with your existing systems

Flexible pricing models that suit your usage volume

Once integrated, your finance team can begin automating workflows, testing different templates, and configuring approval paths. It’s also advisable to run parallel processes during rollout to ensure a smooth transition without interrupting ongoing operations.

Future-Proofing Your Financial Operations

Even as digital payments continue to rise, cheques still play an essential role in business, especially in B2B transactions and regulated industries. By embracing a Cheque Printing API, organizations bring this traditional payment method into the digital age.

More importantly, APIs position your financial infrastructure for long-term adaptability. Whether you expand internationally, integrate with fintech platforms, or upgrade your ERP, API-driven automation ensures your cheque processes are always in sync with business goals.

Final Thoughts

Automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. While many focus on digitizing flashy front-end experiences, the back-office financial engine also deserves modernization. A Cheque Printing API is a powerful step toward financial automation that pays dividends in speed, accuracy, security, and cost savings.

If your organization still relies on manual cheque issuance, it’s time to rethink the process. With the right API, you not only simplify cheque management—you elevate your entire financial workflow.

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From CRM to Mailbox: Seamlessly Send Postcards with a Postcard API Workflow

What if you could automatically send a personalized postcard to a customer based on their actions in your CRM — without ever touching a printer or post office?

Welcome to the power of the Postcard API workflow. In 2025, this workflow integrates your CRM (like Salesforce or HubSpot) with automated postcard printing and mailing systems, enabling direct mail at scale with zero manual work.

How a Postcard API Workflow Works

CRM Trigger: A lead reaches a new stage, or a follow-up is due.

Webhook Call: Your CRM triggers a webhook with customer data.

Postcard API Activation: The API generates a custom postcard using predefined templates.

Print & Mail: The postcard is printed and mailed within 24 hours.

Why This Workflow Matters

Personalized Outreach without human error

Scalable for one or 100,000 recipients

Action-Based for higher ROI

Omnichannel Integration with your email/SMS workflows

Real-World Examples

Real Estate CRM sends “Just Listed” cards automatically.

Healthcare CRM mails appointment reminders.

eCommerce CRM follows up with inactive buyers via postcard.

CRM Integration Options

Salesforce

HubSpot

Zoho

Keap

Marketo

These platforms support webhook or native integration for triggering postcard mailings.

Benefits of CRM-to-Postcard API Integration

Consistent Branding

Better Data Accuracy

Reduced Marketing Lag

Enhanced Customer Experience

Features to Optimize Your Workflow

Custom templates with merge fields

Built-in A/B testing and analytics

Address standardization and NCOA updates

Barcode or QR code tracking

Scheduled mailing support

SEO Strategies Used:

Target keyword phrases: CRM postcard integration, Postcard API workflow, automated direct mail

Semantic alternatives: automated postcards from CRM, triggered direct mail workflow

Rich H2/H3 structure for readability

Conclusion

In 2025, seamless workflows between your CRM and direct mail platforms are no longer optional — they’re essential. By implementing a Postcard API workflow, you can ensure that every lead, prospect, or customer gets timely, branded, and engaging mail — directly triggered by their behavior. It’s the modern way to bridge digital intent with physical engagement.

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Integrating Direct Mail Automation Software with CRM and Marketing Platforms

Direct mail marketing has evolved. What was once a manual, time-consuming process is now streamlined with automation and technology. One of the most powerful enhancements in recent years is the integration of direct mail automation software with CRM and marketing platforms.

By combining customer relationship management (CRM) systems with direct mail tools, businesses can launch highly personalized, data-driven, and automated offline campaigns at scale. This synergy transforms traditional mail into a measurable, strategic channel that works alongside email, SMS, and social media.

What is Direct Mail Automation Software?

Direct mail automation software enables businesses to:

Design, print, and mail postcards, letters, or flyers

Automate campaign triggers based on user behavior

Track performance with delivery and engagement data

Integrate with CRMs for real-time updates

Popular platforms like Lob, PostGrid, Postalytics, and Click2Mail support REST APIs and plug-ins for marketing and CRM platforms.

Why Integrate with CRM and Marketing Platforms?

Integrating direct mail tools with platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, or Marketo enables businesses to:

Trigger physical mail based on CRM events (e.g., abandoned cart, lead stage)

Use real-time customer data for hyper-personalized mail

Automate follow-ups for email non-openers or inactive users

Centralize campaign reporting for omnichannel marketing

Benefits of CRM-Direct Mail Integration

Enhanced Personalization: Use customer names, preferences, past purchases, and geolocation for customized mail content.

Workflow Automation: Set up automated triggers like "Send postcard 7 days after lead status = 'cold'."

Better ROI Tracking: Sync responses and conversions back into CRM.

Increased Engagement: Combining offline and online outreach improves response rates by 30–50%.

Use Cases

Retail: Send personalized coupons based on shopping behavior.

Finance: Follow up on loan application abandonment with compliance-checked physical letters.

Healthcare: Send appointment reminders via HIPAA-compliant print mail.

Step-by-Step Integration Guide

Choose Compatible Tools: Pick a direct mail API provider that supports your CRM or offers Zapier/Make integration.

Map CRM Fields: Sync customer name, address, order history, etc.

Set Campaign Triggers: Define workflows such as “Send thank-you postcard after a purchase.”

Design Templates: Use variable data printing (VDP) to personalize at scale.

Test & Launch: Test end-to-end delivery before going live.

Challenges and Solutions

ChallengeSolutionCRM Data QualityUse address validation APIs and clean CRM dataBudget AllocationStart with pilot campaigns and measure ROIIntegration ComplexityUse middleware (Zapier, Integromat) for easy connections

Best Practices for Success

Maintain updated address databases

Use A/B testing for design and messaging

Segment audience using CRM filters

Combine with email workflows for multi-touchpoint outreach

Conclusion

Integrating direct mail automation software with CRM and marketing platforms bridges the digital and physical marketing gap. It brings measurable, scalable, and personal offline engagement into your tech stack — increasing ROI, customer trust, and retention.

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How GEM Registration Online Can Boost Government Sales

In today’s fast-growing digital economy, every business wants to increase its sales and reach new customers. While most companies focus on private clients or online marketplaces, there’s a huge opportunity that many small businesses still don’t explore — selling to the government.

The Government of India is one of the biggest buyers of goods and services in the country. From office furniture to laptops, stationery to software, the government buys almost everything. To sell your products or services directly to government departments, you need to be registered on the Government e-Marketplace (GEM).

This blog will help you understand what GEM Registration Online is, how it works, and how it can boost your government sales.

What Is GEM?

GEM stands for Government e-Marketplace. It is an online platform created by the Government of India where businesses and service providers can sell directly to central and state government departments, PSUs, and public agencies.

Launched in 2016, the goal of GEM is to bring transparency, efficiency, and ease to government procurement.

By registering your business on GEM, you can showcase your products or services and get orders from government buyers across India.

What Is GEM Registration Online?

GEM Registration Online is the process of enrolling your business on the GEM portal through the official website. Once registered, you can start listing your products or services and receive orders from government buyers.

The entire process is digital, simple, and can be completed from your home or office. You don’t need to visit any government office or fill out physical forms.

Why Should You Sell to the Government?

Here are a few reasons why every business should consider becoming a GEM seller:

Massive Buyer Base Government departments across the country need a variety of products and services every day.

Timely Payments Unlike private clients, payments from government orders are processed through a fixed system and timelines.

Bigger Order Volumes Government buyers often order in bulk. A single order can be worth lakhs or even crores of rupees.

Long-Term Opportunities A good experience with one department can open doors to long-term business with multiple government offices.

No Middlemen You deal directly with the government buyer. No commissions or third-party involvement.

Who Can Apply for GEM Registration Online?

GEM is open to a wide range of sellers and service providers, including:

Individual entrepreneurs

Sole proprietors

Partnership firms

MSMEs

Startups

Private limited companies

Manufacturers

Traders

Service providers

Women entrepreneurs and artisans

Even home-based businesses that offer eligible products or services can register and sell on GEM.

What Can You Sell on GEM?

There are thousands of products and services listed on GEM, including:

Products:

Office furniture

Electronics and gadgets

Stationery

Medical equipment

Power tools

Cleaning supplies

Uniforms and safety gear

Services:

Housekeeping and maintenance

IT and software services

Consultancy

Printing and publishing

Manpower services

Event management

If your business deals with any of these categories, you can start selling to the government by completing your GEM Registration Online.

Documents Required for GEM Registration Online

To complete your GEM registration, you’ll need the following documents:

PAN card of the business or individual

Aadhaar card of the authorized person

Business registration certificate (if applicable)

GST registration (if applicable)

Bank account details and cancelled cheque

Email ID and mobile number

Product or service catalog

Having these documents ready will make your registration process smoother and faster.

Step-by-Step Process of GEM Registration Online

Here’s how Online Digital India can help you register on GEM easily:

Step 1: Fill Out the Online Form

Visit our website and enter your basic business information in the GEM registration form.

Step 2: Receive a Call from Our Expert

Our representative will contact you to confirm details and guide you through the next steps.

Step 3: Submit Required Documents

Email or upload scanned copies of your business documents or complete an OTP verification for identity confirmation.

Step 4: Application Processing

We will complete your GEM profile, upload your products or services, and submit your application on the official GEM portal.

Step 5: Get Your GEM Seller ID

You will receive your login credentials and seller ID within 3 to 7 working days. After that, you can start receiving government orders.

How GEM Registration Online Boosts Your Sales

1. Access to New Customers

With GEM, your customers are no longer limited to local clients. You now have access to thousands of government buyers across India.

2. High-Value Orders

Even if you get just one order from a government department, it can be worth a large amount. Many GEM sellers report bigger and more profitable deals.

3. Increased Trust

Being registered on a government platform adds credibility to your business. Other clients may also trust you more.

4. Repeat Business

Once a department buys from you and is happy with your product or service, they are likely to return for more orders in the future.

5. B2G Market Entry

B2G (Business to Government) sales can be a major revenue stream. GEM makes it easy for small and mid-sized businesses to enter this space.

Why Choose Online Digital India for GEM Registration Online?

For companies all around India, Online Digital India is a reliable partner. We make the GEM Registration Online procedure easier so you can concentrate on running your company. 

Our Benefits:

Fast and paperless process

Affordable service fees

Expert support for documentation and product listing

End-to-end assistance

Quick turnaround time (3 to 7 days)

Dedicated customer support team

We also provide services for GST, MSME, FSSAI, IEC, Digital Signature, and more — all under one roof.

Suggested read: If you get GST Registration Online click GST Registration

Conclusion

If you're a small business owner, trader, manufacturer, or service provider looking to grow your sales, GEM Registration Online is a golden opportunity. The government is a reliable and high-value buyer, and the GEM portal is the official way to connect with them.

Selling to the government is no longer complicated. With the help of platforms like Online Digital India, you can register, list your products or services, and start receiving orders in just a few days.

Don't miss out on the chance to grow your business. Start your GEM Registration Online today and step into the world of government sales.

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On June 27th 1967 the first cash dispenser was opened by Barclay’s Bank in Enfield by actor Reg Varney.

The idea of an automatic money dispensing machine had been mooted and tried without success in the early 60's but it wasn't until Scotsmen John Shepherd-Barron and James Goodfellow successfully designed the "cash machine" and Personal Identification Number (PIN) technology which is still used over 50 years later.

Goodfellow lodged his patent in May 1966, more than a year before the first cash machine was ceremonially opened in a blaze of publicity. A machine was developed by John Shepherd-Barron, who was born in India, to Scottish parents, and lived much of his later life in Portmahomack in Ross-shire.

Shepherd-Barron's ATM beat Goodfellow's machines, which were installed at branches of Westminster Bank (later to become NatWest), by just a month.

So Shepherd-Barron became known as the "man who invented the cash machine" and not Goodfellow, the man who patented the system we use today.

Shepherd-Barron says he was inspired by chocolate vending machines, he stated "It struck me there must be a way I could get my own money, anywhere in the world or the UK. I hit upon the idea of a chocolate bar dispenser, but replacing chocolate with cash.

The two devices were very different.

Shepherd-Barron's did not use plastic cards, instead it used cheques that were impregnated with carbon 14, a mildly radioactive substance.

The machine detected it, then matched the cheque against a Pin number.

Shepherd-Barron worked for banknote manufacturer De La Rue, which never patented its machine.

Before he died in 2010, he told a documentary that he didn't patent the idea because he did not want fraudsters knowing how the system worked.

He also said that the chief executive of Barclays had been quick to say yes to the idea when they had discussed it after a couple of Martinis.

Shepherd-Barron then had to go back to his team and get them to develop his idea.

In recent years, his claim to have been the real inventor of the cash machine has been recognised more widely.

Mr Goodfellow now does not like to talk about the years in which Mr Shepherd-Barron got all the credit but in a 2009 BBC documentary he said it "really does raise my blood pressure".

The engineer, from Paisley, told BBC Scotland: "My patent was licensed by all the manufacturers. They thought that was the way to go.

"The race to get it on to the street was not as important.

"Getting it right was the answer, not getting it first."

Mr Goodfellow was working as development engineer for Glasgow firm Kelvin Hughes in the mid-1960s when he got involved in a project to design a machine that could dispense money to customers when banks were closed.

He said in an interview that the driving force for the move was unions putting pressure on banks to close on Saturday mornings.

He said most people worked during the week and could not get to the bank, which closed at 3pm on weekdays.

Many people went to the bank on Saturday mornings but the unions were pressing for staff to work a five-day week.

The banks wanted a way to give working people access to their money when they were closed. Goodfellow said "The problem with cash machines was access.

"How would a genuine customer, and only a genuine customer, get money out of it?"

They considered biometrics - fingerprints, voice prints or retinal scans.

"But in the 60s the technology to do this was not there, it was impossible,"

So the next approach was an "exotic token", a piece of paper or plastic with "uncommon characteristics" that a machine would recognise.

His "eureka moment" came when he hit upon the idea of the Personal Identification Number (PIN).

This was the vital security measure that would make the system work, the number would be known to the customer and the bank and could be related to the card but not read by anyone else.

Goodfellow's invention was patented in May 1966, more than a year before his rival unveiled the first ATM in London.

But he still had a battle to make his concept reality.

"We had to meet some of the banks demands which were pretty severe," he said.

"They had a million customers and they wanted 2,000 machines across the UK.

"They wanted any one of the one million customers to be able to access any one of the 2,000 machines.

"You've got to remember there was no IT network in those days. The banks had no IT equipment. The bank's branches had nothing.

"We spent a lot of time developing the code. We had to submit something like 1,000 of these cards to a consultant, who would try to decipher it."

The cards he used were one quarter of a "Hollerith" punch-card, which just happens to be the same size as today's credit card. It contains just 30 bytes of data.

His patent for the card and Pin ATM was licensed for millions but Mr Goodfellow, as a humble technician, did not own the rights and did not get rich from his invention.

He said he signed patents for 15 countries around the world and got a dollar for each - worth about £10.

Mr Goodfellow left the firm in 1967 when it moved its operations to England and he went to work for IBM.

There have been arguments for years over who should officially go down in history as "the inventor of the ATM".

In 2005, Mr Shepherd-Barron received an OBE in the New Year honours list for services to banking as the "inventor of the automatic cash dispenser".

However, since then Mr Goodfellow, the man who patented the invention, has regained his place.

In 2006 Mr Goodfellow received an OBE for services to banking as "patentor of the personal identification number".

He has also been placed in the Scottish engineering hall of fame alongside John Logie Baird, the inventor of the television.

According to the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA), as of 2015, there were close to 3.5 million ATMs installed worldwide. However, the use of ATMs is gradually declining with the increase in cashless payment systems.

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Why Businesses Still Need to Print and Mail Cheques in 2025

In an era dominated by digital wallets, online banking, and instant payments, the act of issuing physical cheques may seem outdated. However, the reality in 2025 is quite different. Many businesses across industries continue to rely on cheque payments, particularly when dealing with vendors, contractors, and clients who prefer traditional financial instruments.

Understanding why companies still Print and Mail Cheques is essential for organizations seeking to optimize payment processes while maintaining financial flexibility and trust.

Preference for Traditional Payment Methods

Despite technological advancements, many vendors, suppliers, and service providers continue to prefer cheque payments. Small businesses, independent contractors, and older demographics often rely on physical cheques for record-keeping and ease of deposit.

By offering cheque payments, businesses accommodate these preferences, ensuring smoother vendor relationships and consistent cash flow management.

Avoidance of Digital Fraud Risks

With cybersecurity threats escalating in 2025, many organizations view physical cheques as a safer alternative to digital transactions. While online payments are convenient, they’re also vulnerable to hacking, phishing, and system breaches.

When businesses Print and Mail Cheques, they create a tangible payment instrument that’s less susceptible to cyberattacks, reducing the risks associated with electronic fraud.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Certain industries, such as government contracts, insurance settlements, and legal services, require physical cheque issuance for regulatory compliance. Printed cheques often serve as legally binding payment records that meet specific jurisdictional mandates.

Using a reliable process to Print and Mail Cheques helps organizations satisfy compliance requirements while avoiding potential fines and legal disputes.

Building Payment Transparency and Documentation

Cheques provide clear, physical proof of payment, making them ideal for businesses needing robust documentation for audits, financial reviews, or vendor reconciliations. The paper trail created through cheques supports transparency and accountability in business transactions.

Issuing and mailing cheques ensures that both sender and recipient have verifiable payment records in a format that’s easily archived.

Streamlined Management of One-Time Payments

Not all financial transactions occur on recurring schedules. For one-off payments to consultants, independent contractors, or specialized service providers, issuing a cheque is often the most practical solution.

Businesses can efficiently Print and Mail Cheques without setting up complex digital payment accounts, simplifying occasional disbursements and reducing administrative burden.

Addressing Recipients Without Digital Access

While many assume universal internet access, there remain communities and individuals who operate outside digital infrastructures. Rural areas, developing regions, and some older populations may lack access to online banking.

Using physical cheques as a payment option ensures these individuals or businesses are not excluded from receiving payments, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.

Enhancing Corporate Security Protocols

Businesses focused on protecting sensitive financial data often prefer physical payments as part of broader security strategies. Printed cheques eliminate the need to share sensitive banking information over digital networks.

Organizations Print and Mail Cheques to mitigate potential vulnerabilities in their financial workflows, especially when managing large sums or sensitive transactions.

Maintaining Professional and Formal Presentation

In specific contexts, such as legal settlements, donations, or corporate awards, a printed cheque offers a formal and professional presentation. The physical act of delivering a cheque reinforces the significance of the payment and enhances the recipient's perception of the company’s professionalism.

Printed cheques serve both financial and symbolic purposes, particularly in ceremonial or formal business contexts.

Supporting Internal Accounting Controls

Issuing cheques supports financial oversight within companies. Each cheque passes through approval processes, signature stages, and manual issuance, offering multiple touchpoints for internal controls.

The tangible nature of cheque issuance helps prevent unauthorized payments and supports checks-and-balances systems, making Print and Mail Cheques a strategic tool for financial governance.

Cost Predictability and Payment Control

Automated digital payments can sometimes result in hidden fees or uncontrolled charges. In contrast, printed cheques provide predictable, fixed costs for printing, postage, and processing.

By choosing to Print and Mail Cheques, businesses can better forecast payment-related expenses and maintain greater control over outgoing cash flow.

Simplifying Payments to International Contractors

Cross-border digital payments often involve currency conversion complexities and high processing fees. Sending physical cheques denominated in local currencies or US dollars can sometimes be a simpler, more cost-effective approach.

Physical cheque payments can circumvent unnecessary fees while providing recipients with a familiar and trusted payment method.

Flexibility in Payment Scheduling

Unlike immediate electronic transfers, cheques offer a natural buffer for payment timing. Businesses can manage cash flow more flexibly by choosing mailing dates and leveraging cheque clearing periods.

Organizations strategically Print and Mail Cheques to manage outgoing payments in a way that aligns with their financial schedules, ensuring stability in budget management.

Preservation of Vendor Relationships

Accommodating payment preferences strengthens business partnerships. When vendors or contractors express a preference for cheque payments, honoring that request demonstrates flexibility and respect for their operational needs.

Using professional services to Print and Mail Cheques ensures that payments are delivered reliably while fostering goodwill with key partners.

Integration with Financial Management Systems

Modern cheque mailing solutions integrate seamlessly with accounting and ERP systems. Businesses can generate payment batches directly from their finance software and transmit orders to external providers who handle printing, signing, and mailing.

Automated systems reduce manual workloads while preserving the benefits of physical cheque payments.

Reducing Bank Account Exposure

Electronic payments often require sharing sensitive banking details like account and routing numbers with third parties. Each new digital transaction represents a potential security risk.

Issuing cheques minimizes bank account exposure, as businesses retain tighter control over their account information, issuing payments without divulging critical banking details.

Enabling Customized Cheque Branding

Businesses benefit from presenting a consistent, professional image even in their payment methods. When companies Print and Mail Cheques, they can incorporate custom branding elements such as logos, fonts, and signature graphics.

Branded cheques enhance corporate identity and build trust with recipients, contributing to a cohesive brand experience across touchpoints.

Supporting Multi-Payment Scenarios

Processing payments to multiple vendors simultaneously can become complex with digital platforms that require individual transactions. Cheque issuance allows businesses to process bulk payments more easily, consolidating payments in a single print-and-mail workflow.

Bulk cheque printing supports efficient payment management while simplifying reconciliation processes.

Offering Alternative Payment Channels

Maintaining cheque issuance capabilities complements digital payment methods, offering businesses a hybrid approach to financial disbursement. Some recipients may prefer cheques for certain transactions and digital payments for others.

Providing multiple payment options allows organizations to accommodate varied client and vendor preferences while ensuring operational flexibility.

Addressing System Outages or Cyber Disruptions

Digital payment platforms are not immune to downtime, cyberattacks, or connectivity issues. During such disruptions, cheque issuance provides a reliable alternative to ensure payments continue uninterrupted.

Companies that Print and Mail Cheques maintain continuity in financial operations, avoiding missed payments due to electronic system failures.

Conclusion

Even in 2025, physical cheques remain a critical component of business payment strategies. While digital payments offer speed and convenience, they are not suitable for every transaction or recipient. Organizations across industries continue to Print and Mail Cheques to accommodate vendor preferences, enhance financial security, ensure regulatory compliance, and support diverse payment scenarios.

Modern cheque mailing services help businesses streamline this process, enabling efficient, secure, and professional payment management without overburdening internal teams. By recognizing the unique advantages of cheque payments, companies can maintain robust, flexible, and secure financial operations in an increasingly digital world.

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What Is a Cheque API and How Does It Streamline Financial Workflows?

As businesses race toward automation, traditional cheque issuance remains a bottleneck in many financial workflows. Enter the Cheque API—a digital solution that transforms how organizations generate, approve, and mail cheques directly from their accounting or ERP systems. This guide explores what a Cheque API is, how it works, and how it streamlines modern financial operations.

What Is a Cheque API?

A Cheque API (Application Programming Interface) allows businesses to create, authorize, and send cheques programmatically. It connects your internal systems (ERP, accounting software, or CRM) with a cheque printing and mailing service to automate cheque transactions securely and at scale.

Key Features of a Cheque API

Automated Cheque Issuance

Real-Time Approval and Signing

Secure Bank-Level Encryption

Integration with Financial Platforms (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero)

Mailing via USPS, FedEx, or other courier services

Detailed Tracking and Status Updates

How Does a Cheque API Work?

Integration: Connect the API to your existing software using secure API keys.

Data Input: Send payee name, amount, memo, and address through the API call.

Digital Signing: Sign digitally with pre-approved signatures stored securely.

Printing & Mailing: The cheque is printed on secure stock and mailed to the recipient.

Tracking: Status and delivery information are updated in real-time.

Benefits of Using a Cheque API in 2025

1. Eliminate Manual Processes

No more writing, printing, stuffing, or mailing cheques. The entire process is handled with a few API calls.

2. Faster Payments

Automated workflows reduce delays and ensure vendors or employees receive payments promptly.

3. Reduced Errors

APIs eliminate human error, improving accuracy in financial documentation and disbursements.

4. Better Recordkeeping

Each transaction is logged, timestamped, and auditable—key for compliance and audits.

5. Scalable Payments

Send hundreds or thousands of cheques in minutes without added infrastructure.

Top Use Cases for a Cheque API

Payroll Distribution

Vendor Payments

Refunds and Rebates

Legal Settlements

Insurance Payouts

Government Disbursements

Security and Compliance Considerations

A good Cheque API provider will offer:

SOC 2 Type II Compliance

SSL Encryption

Bank-Level Security

HIPAA/GLBA/PCI Compliance for Sensitive Data

Fraud Detection Protocols

Cheque API vs. Traditional Cheque Issuance

FeatureTraditional ChequesCheque APIManual LaborHighMinimalRisk of ErrorsHighLowProcessing Time3-5 DaysInstant to 24 HoursIntegrationNoneSeamless with ERP/Accounting APIsAudit TrailPaper-basedFully Digital and Searchable

Platforms That Support Cheque APIs

Checkbook.io

Deluxe eChecks

Print & Mail APIs (e.g., Lob, Postal Methods)

Zil Money / Online Check Writer

How to Integrate a Cheque API

Choose a Provider

Get API Credentials

Implement Endpoints (POST cheque, GET status)

Test in Sandbox Mode

Move to Production

Monitor and Secure API Usage

Future of Cheque APIs

Multi-Currency Cheque APIs

Blockchain-Based Verification

AI-Powered Fraud Prevention

Real-Time Settlement Integration

Conclusion

A Cheque API is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a vital tool for streamlining financial workflows in 2025. Whether you issue ten or ten thousand cheques a month, API automation reduces costs, saves time, and enhances compliance—delivering a more modern and efficient payment system.

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