### Question
Can you define what substitute check means?


### Answer
**Substitute check** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 5002*:

> a paper reproduction of the original check that—


(A) contains an image of the front and back of the original check

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-CHECK TRUNCATION**

