Security Features for Cheques
Our cheques exceed the standard APACS design requirements
Kalamazoo Secure Solutions Limited is an APACS approved printer and a member of the APACS Printer Advisory Group.
Our printed cheques exceed the requirements as set by the Association for Payment Clearing Services (APACS).
- Clearing Bank Specification 1 UV dull security paper
- Intricate fine line pattern security background design
- Aqua and solvent sensitive security background inks
- Invisible fine line UV pattern across the cheque
- A distinctly different UV pattern running across the remittance advice area (where applicable)
Kalamazoo cheques can include the following additional security features which far exceed the APACS requirements:
- Copyvoid - patented copy detection device
- Microtext in crossings
- Watermarked paper
- 8-digit audit number printed on the reverse of Cheqflow2 cheques
- Split-duct background printing
- Adhension Promoting Varnish (APV) - on A4 laser cheques
- Hologram - on handwritten, continuous and Cheqflow2 cheques
Kalamazoo can design unique printed cheques for you. This allows you to specify the security features, background colours and design elements desired.
Any of our security features, including thermonchromic ink, can be incorporated into special bespoke cheque designs. Our expert guidance will ensure that your customised cheques fully comply with APACS requirements.
To find out more about our printed cheques please complete our enquiry form. Alternatively to contact us direct call 0121 256 2222, or e-mail kalamazoo@ksp.co.uk.