Regional Check Processing Center

Regional Check Processing Center (RCPC)

A Federal Reserve check processing operation that clears checks drawn on depository institutions located within a specified area. RCPCs expedite collection and settlement of checks within the area on an overnight basis.

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Regional Check Processing Center

A center run by a Federal Reserve Bank that expedites the settlement of checks. A regional check processing center processes and delivers checks to the appropriate bank on the same day it receives them, which helps money move through the economy more smoothly. A regional check processing center handles corporate checks, personal checks, food stamps, money orders, and checks drawn on the U.S. Treasury.