# JPMC-PDP Documentation from https://developer.payments.jpmorgan.com

# Check image

The check image function allows you to access both front and back images of cleared checks. This capability provides enhanced visibility into each transaction, supports faster decision-making, and helps improve accuracy in check processing. By integrating with the check image API, businesses can support more efficient verification, auditing, and customer support.

## Benefits

With the check image function, you can achieve:

- Enhanced visibility: View front and back images of cleared checks to gain greater transaction insight.

- Operational efficiency: Retrieve check images to support efficient processing and workflow.

- Improved accuracy: Access clear check images to help maintain precise records and reduce errors.

- Image retrieval: View check images to support timely inquiry responses and decision-making.

- Audit and compliance support: Use verifiable check images to help meet compliance requirements.

- Enhanced customer service: Provide check images to help address customer inquiries and support service transparency.

## When to use check image

Check image is valuable for identifying trends, detecting anomalies, and supporting efficient financial workflows. Common use cases include:

### Transaction verification

Leverage the image to help confirm check transaction details are accurate.

### Dispute resolution

Access check images to resolve disputes or discrepancies related to check payments.

### Audit preparation

Retrieve images for audit reviews and compliance verification.

### Targeted search

Locate check images by check number, date, or amount.

### Business insights

Analyze check images to identify trends, detect anomalies, and improve workflows.

## How check image works

The following steps describe how check image processing works:

- Image capture: Images are stored in a protected environment to help safeguard information.

- Secure storage: Images are stored in a protected environment.

- API integration: Connect to your system for seamless retrieval.

- Image retrieval: Search by date, number, or amount.

- Notification: Receive notifications when new check images are available.

## Next steps

Learn about the [required parameters](/docs/treasury/checks/capabilities/check-image/payment-parameters) to retrieve check images.