For More Information on Check 21

CheckImage Central

http://www.checkimagecentral.org/
Hosted by BAI, CheckImage Central is a website dedicated to raising awareness, promoting the benefits and encouraging best practices for image exchange and Check 21.  The CheckImage Collaborative, initiated by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO) and the Retail Payments Office (RPO) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is comprised of representatives of trade and financial organizations. The website includes industry information and education about check image clearing including industry statistics, videos and papers on how to become image-enabled.

ECCHO Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.eccho.org/check21_aids_faq.php
ECCHO (Electronic Check Clearing House Organization) is a not-for-profit, mutual benefit, national clearinghouse that is owned by its member institutions.  ECCHO is committed to managing the value that can be realized by the banking industry in the transition from paper to electronic payments.  Their primary activities include rules development and maintenance, industry education and industry advocacy.  Their website provides extensive information to help financial institutions’ successfully implement Check 21, including this list of FAQ.

Federal Reserve

http://www.frbservices.org/serviceofferings/check/check_21.html
The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. Federal Reserve Financial Services offers a suite of check services including electronic and paper check services. Their Check 21-enabled suite of services allows you to send and receive image cash letters electronically. Details about these services, including FedForward^®;, FedReturn^®; and FedReceipt^®; can be found at the link above

Federal Reserve Board of Governors

http://www.federalreserve.gov/paymentsystems/check21_faq.htm
See this link for frequently asked questions about Check 21