A signature or stamp on a cash item by the payee or collecting institution. Note: Spelling can also be Endorsement.

A debit or credit to the account of a depository institution.

A Federal Reserve Office or the Federal Reserve System.

MICR encoding the amount field on items before depositing them with the Fed.

The destination for presentment of an item drawn on a depository institution.

A bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, or credit union.

Checks, NOW's, share drafts, government checks, postal money orders and cashier's checks.

A grouping of checks, usually approximately 3,000 items

A group of 300 items or less listed together on a tape with one total.

Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays.