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Certification Benefits

Why Become an NCP

The National Check Professional (NCP) accreditation highlights your dedication to payments excellence and expertise in check payments. It enhances your professional credibility and demonstrates a deep understanding of the current check payments landscape.

Demonstrate Your Commitment

The NCP certification positions you as a leader in your field and strengthens your professional credibility.

Position Yourself as an Expert

NCPs are known for their working knowledge of every significant aspect of the check payments system from rules and laws to risk mitigation considerations and beyond.

Enhance Your Career Opportunities

NCPs offer a critical knowledge base as check payments continue to provide lasting value for tens of billions of payments each year.
The Process

Interactive NCP Prep Program

Our curriculum will help you better prepare for the NCP Exam with webinars, on-demand training, assessment tests and resource materials.

Watch this short video to learn more about the NCP accreditation process and our NCP Prep Program.

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Learn More About ECCHO's NCPC Exam

NCPs must pass the National Check Payments Certification (NCPC) Exam administered annually by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO). The exam is offered annually during a three-week test window in the April-May timeframe. Administered electronically at various test locations across the country, the exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions.

Learn more at eccho.org

Free Resources & Tools

NCP Prep Program Info Sheet

FREE

This info sheet lists everything that's included in the prep program.

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How to Maintain Your NCP Certification

FREE

Our free guide covers the continuing education requirements and reporting guidelines for NCPs as well as the ability to track your credits.

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NCP Prep Program Justification Letter

FREE

Need management approval before preparing for the exam? Download our letter as a Word document you can modify.

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EPCOR’s NCP Prep Program gave me confidence and helped me succeed in becoming an NCP.

Kaylyn Carter, NCP
FirstBank