Methods and systems for validating negotiable instruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for validating a negotiable instrument. One method can include obtaining an electronic image of the negotiable instrument, electronically determining a first value and a second value of the negotiable instrument based on the electronic image, and automatically validating the negotiable instrument if the first value is substantially equal to the second value.

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         25 . A system comprising:
 a processor configured to:
 obtain an electronic image of a negotiable instrument; 
 determine a first value and a second value of the negotiable instrument based on the electronic image; 
 validate the negotiable instrument when the first value is substantially equal to the second value; and 
 when the first value is not substantially equal to the second value:
 determine whether an authorized transaction amount is available; and 
 when the authorized transaction amount is available, validate the negotiable instrument and set an amount of the negotiable instrument to be equal to the authorized transaction amount.