Notice code 04 — Dishonored Check - A penalty has been added because your check to us was not honored by your bank. F…

Dishonored Check - A penalty has been added because your check to us was not honored by your bank. For checks of less than $15.00, the penalty is the amount of the check. For checks of more than $15.00 to $750.00, the penalty charge is $15.00. For checks $750.01 and greater, the penalty charge is 2% of the amount of the remittance.

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Dishonored Check - A penalty has been added because your check to us was not honored by your bank. For checks of less than $15.00, the penalty is the amount of the check. For checks of more than $15.00 to $750.00, the penalty charge is $15.00. For checks $750.01 and greater, the penalty charge is 2% of the amount of the remittance.