January is a time of lists. For some, it's their 2014 resolutions. For me, it's my post-Christmas to-do list. Inevitably, there will be quite a few thank you letters to write (even for those unwanted presents that feed the January eCommerce activity). I will also be making my way to the bank, to cash checks I've received from the more removed (and dare I say older) relatives. And I won't be alone: 23 million checks were sent as gifts in the United Kingdom in 2012. This unwanted yet unavoidable annual visit to the branch means that whilst checks might be a less risky present, they are not hassle-free. But hopefully not for much longer. In 2014, UK government will finally consult on introducing legislation to speed up check payments, including through smartphone-enabled remote deposit capture. And about time.
In the US, bank customers have been using services like USAA's Deposit@Home already since December 2006. Remote deposit capture was initially only possible through a high-resolution scanner. Innovations in mobile technology have made remote deposits easier and more popular. By 2012, 13% of US online adults who have done mobile banking activities in the past three months reported depositing a check by taking a picture with their mobile device.
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