Testing Outsourced Check Payments

Abstract

This article outlines the steps for testing the Check payment method in SquareWorks Automate once Outsourced Check Printing has been enabled. It is strongly recommended you send and deposit a test check payment prior to sending vendor payments to validate the end-to-end process. While SquareWorks checks are accepted by most common banks, account-specific issues may prevent those checks from being honored by your bank.

Testing Check Payment Method

After enabling Outsourced Check Payments, the next step is to test the check payment.

Follow these steps to test outsourced check printing:

1. In NetSuite, create a vendor with the name and address of an individual within your organization who is able to deposit checks.

2. Follow the steps for that vendor to complete the invitation and select a payment method. Select check as the payment method.

3. Create a bill payment in NetSuite for a small amount (e.g. $0.01) and release the payment.

4. Wait for the check to be received in the mail and deposit the check. Ensure the check clears in the payee's account.

Once the check clears you can begin processing vendor payments. If you experience issues reach out to your bank to understand details and troubleshoot. Learn more common reasons why a bank would not honor a printed check.