Checks are generated by ShelfSpace on behalf of retailers. They're real, they're legal, and they're backed by funds in the retailer's bank account. Here's everything you need to know.
ShelfSpace generates official checks on behalf of your retail partner. This check is drawn directly from the retailer's bank account — the same way a handwritten check would be.
Your retailer authorized this payment through ShelfSpace — whether it's a weekly consignment settlement based on what sold, or a wholesale payment against an invoice. Either way, every dollar is documented and accounted for.
This is the retailer's real money from their real bank account. ShelfSpace is the technology that creates and delivers the check — we are not a third-party intermediary holding or moving funds.
ShelfSpace checks are grounded in well-established federal and state law. The same legal framework that governs every check in the U.S. banking system governs yours.
The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act specifically authorizes "substitute checks" — electronically created check images that carry the same legal enforceability as a handwritten original. ShelfSpace checks are valid substitute checks under this law.
Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code defines the legal requirements for checks as negotiable instruments — an unconditional promise to pay a fixed amount. ShelfSpace checks satisfy every element required by Article 3.
Article 4 governs how banks process check deposits and collections. It establishes the rights and responsibilities of every party in the clearing chain — from deposit to settlement between banks.
Select any part of the check to learn what it means.
ShelfSpace checks aren't a substitute for the "real thing." They are the real thing — with several significant improvements built in.
Check amounts are auto-calculated from settlement data. No manual math, no transposed digits, no discrepancies.
Every check has a digital audit trail from the moment it's created. No one can alter the amount, payee, or date after issuance.
Machine-printed MICR encoding is optimized for bank scanners, reducing misreads and deposit rejections compared to handwritten checks.
Every check references a specific settlement report with a complete product-level breakdown of what sold and what you're owed.
Check authenticity can be verified by anyone — you, your bank, or your accountant — via the ShelfSpace verification portal.
No waiting for mail. You're notified the moment a check is ready, and you can download it from your secure portal immediately.
You have two options. Both work. Choose whichever is most convenient for you.
Every ShelfSpace vendor gets access to a secure portal with full visibility into how your products are performing at the retailer.
See exactly what's selling, how fast, and at what price — broken down by product, by week.
Monitor on-hand quantities, days of supply remaining, and expiration dates so you know when to restock.
Full record of every check issued — amounts, dates, settlement references, and deposit status in one place.
Download detailed reports showing product-level sales, discounts applied, and your exact payout calculation.
Every ShelfSpace check includes a QR code and a unique verification link. If you or your bank has questions about a check's authenticity, it can be verified instantly.
shelfspace.pro/verifyShelfSpace maintains a complete digital chain of custody for every check issued — from creation through settlement. Scan the QR code on your check or visit the link above to verify status.
If you have any questions about your check, the settlement process, or how ShelfSpace works, don't hesitate to reach out.