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What is bank positive pay fraud control?

Quick Answer

Positive pay is a fraud-control service where a business uploads its issued-check file (number, payee, amount) to the bank daily. When checks present, the bank matches and flags exceptions for the business to approve or reject before funds move.

Positive pay match flow with exceptions held for review.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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