A: Our personal checks exceed the highest standards for security and quality established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the principal standards accepted by all financial institutions. These security features include:

Micro-Security Print—Indicated by the MP icon to the right of the signature line.

Chemical Protection—Ensures that what you write on your checks cannot be altered by chemical means. If anyone tries, it produces a stain indicating the check has been tampered with.

Erasure Protection—Ensures that what you write on your checks cannot be erased. If anyone tries, it produces a stain indicating the check has been tampered with.

"Original Document" Security Screen—Deters photocopying or other reproduction of your check.

Padlock Icon—Indicated by the lock icon to the right of the word "Dollars" is your assurance that security enhancements are built in to prevent and detect check fraud.

Additional security features are included but not disclosed to provide even greater protection.

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Q: Is it safe to send my personal and financial details when I order online?

A: Shopping online at Bradford Exchange Checks® is extremely safe. Bradford Exchange Checks® uses a secure application server and the industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an advanced encryption technology, to provide the highest level of security for your personal and financial information as it comes to us via the Internet. This state-of-the-art security technology means that all your sensitive information entered during checkout and registration is encrypted, and only authorized personnel in our company can read it.

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Will these checks be accepted at my bank?

A: Absolutely! All Bradford Exchange Checks® are printed to the universal standards established by the financial and retail industries. They meet or exceed all standards established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), which are the exact same standards that your bank's printer must follow. So it's safe to order from Bradford Exchange Checks®.

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Q: Do you guarantee your checks?

A: Our 100% Guarantee ensures the quality of the checks, that they meet or exceed all standards established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and that they will be fully accepted at your financial institution. However, you are responsible for ensuring the information that will print on the checks is accurate.

You may notice that the colors on your printed checks appear softer than they did on your computer screen. This ensures that your handwriting will be legible on your checks and that they can be easily scanned by your bank.

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Q: How can I be sure your site is secure?

A: Bradford Exchange Checks® Web site has been formally certified as a secure site by a third party after undergoing an intensive background check. Bradford Exchange Checks® received a digital certificate from VeriSign Secure Site Service, one of the most recognized symbols of trust on the Web. This VeriSign Secured Seal is your trusted assurance that our Web site is authentic and that all transactions are secured by SSL encryption.

We encourage you to click the VeriSign Secure Site seal below to view our certificate information provided at VeriSign's Web site before providing us with your confidential information.

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Q: How do I know if I'm in a secure section of your site?

A: There are two quick ways that you can be sure that you're in a secure section of the site:

The URL in your browser window displays "https" instead of "http"

A closed padlock icon will be displayed in the window. If you're using Internet Explorer or AOL, the icon is located in the bar at the bottom of the window. If you're using Netscape Communicator this icon is located in the lower left corner.

If these two conditions are met, you can be assured that your confidential transactions are protected at this site.

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Q: Do you offer a shipping option that requires a signature upon delivery of my checks?

A: We're happy to offer the security of FedEx Ground Signature Required as one of our optional shipping methods. FedEx will obtain a signature from any person at the delivery address. If no one is available to sign for your package, FedEx will re-attempt delivery according to instructions left by their driver.

FedEx Ground Signature Required is not available for delivery to PO boxes.

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