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title: "E-Check Processing with Tempus PaymentMate with Smart Node"
slug: "e-check-processing-with-tempus-paymentmate-with-smart-node"
updated: 2026-08-10T20:19:54Z
published: 2026-08-10T20:19:54Z
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# E-Check Processing with Tempus PaymentMate with Smart Node

#### Retail

To process an E-Check transaction in a Retail situation:

1. In the Tender window, click **E-Check** or **E-Check Manual Deposi**t if the customer is present. The transaction is processed as an Electron Check Acceptance (ECA) transaction.

OR

**Warrantied Paper Check** if the customer is not present. The transaction is processed as a Paper Check Acceptance (PCA) transaction.

**(Show picture)**

![TenderWindow](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/59068.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T11%3A08%3A30Z&se=2026-11-14T12%3A08%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KR0EpRd8B7tf3Qol4AYwi1rV9rjdddOpHuxf0lCr3Jk%3D)
2. Follow the instructions presented by PaymentMate.

When the payment is approved, the **Tender Type** and **Tender Amount** are added to the tender window.

**(Show picture)**

![TenderTypeAndAmount](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/59073.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T11%3A08%3A30Z&se=2026-11-14T12%3A08%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KR0EpRd8B7tf3Qol4AYwi1rV9rjdddOpHuxf0lCr3Jk%3D)
3. Click **Finalize,** and then **Yes** to complete the sale.

#### Call Center

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Call Center locations should only have the E-Check tender type configured.

To process an E-Check transaction in a Call Center situation:

1. In the Tender window, click **E-Check**.

**(Show picture)**

![TenderWindow](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/59068.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T11%3A08%3A30Z&se=2026-11-14T12%3A08%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KR0EpRd8B7tf3Qol4AYwi1rV9rjdddOpHuxf0lCr3Jk%3D)
2. Follow the instructions presented by PaymentMate to enter the check information manually. The transaction is processed as a Check by Phone (CBP),

When the payment is approved, the **Tender Type** and **Tender Amount** are added to the tender window.

**(Show picture)**

![TenderTypeAndAmount](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/59073.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T11%3A08%3A30Z&se=2026-11-14T12%3A08%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KR0EpRd8B7tf3Qol4AYwi1rV9rjdddOpHuxf0lCr3Jk%3D)
3. Click **Finalize,** and then **Yes** to complete the sale.