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What is the Electronic Check Council?
The Electronic Check Council (ECC) was founded in 1995 and currently has more than 140 members, including financial institutions,
vendors, retailers, processors, networks and associations.
The goals of the Council are to:
- Support the testing of electronic check applications through pilot programs.
- Implement electronic Check applications that show the greatest potential.
- Support research to address consumer, legal, regulatory and risk issues of electronic check applications.
- Provide a forum for all stakeholders in the electronic check arena.
- Promote the development and use of electronic check applications.
How are these goals achieved?
The innovative developments that the Electronic Check Council has achieved over the years all start with discussion and development of
solutions in small group settings. These smaller groups are designated as work groups and ad hoc groups that focus on specific areas of electronic check development.
A work group
is an ongoing group that tackles a number of issues over a period of time related specifically either to a particular Standard Entry Class Code (such as POP, ARC, etc.) or to a specific topic that impacts all eCheck Standard Entry Class Codes (such as marketing).
An ad hoc group (or subgroup) tackles one specific issue, identified by the name of the group, and disbands once the issue
has been resolved.
How can I get involved?
There are several ways you can participate in the activities of the Electronic Check Council. First of all, to attend a meeting or
register for a work group you must be a member of the Electronic Check Council. We do, however, allow guests to attend one of our meetings (held three times a year) to see what the ECC is all about.
If you would like more information on joining the Council click on the ECC Membership button on the side.
If you would like to sign up for a work group or task force please click here
If you would like more information on our upcoming meetings, check out the information posted on the right hand side of this page
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