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Abstract

Disclosed are an improved electronic check presentment ('ECP') system having a non-ECP exceptions notification system incorporated therein and a method of electronically communicating data pertaining to non-ECP exceptions. The method, for use by a presenting bank and a payor bank having check presentment systems between which data related to checks may be electronically transmitted, comprises the steps of: (1) electronically transmitting, from the presenting bank to the payor bank, predetermined presentment information relating to the checks and permitting a determination by the payor bank as to which of the checks are properly payable by the payor bank, (2) comparing records of an exceptions file with records of a receive control file, the exceptions file capable of containing records subject to both ECP and non-ECP exceptions to thereby produce an electronic file of the which of the checks are properly payable by the payor bank and (3) electronically transmitting the electronic file to the presenting bank to thereby provide advance electronic return notification of both ECP and non-ECP exceptions to checks presented by the presenting bank to the payor bank.

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