Our Story

Driving Business Growth And Innovation Since 1915

From the original payments company to the payments and data leader of today, we have a rich history of seeing new possibilities and delivering smart, meaningful solutions that define the future of business.

From The Original Payments Company To A Payments and Data Leader

When Deluxe founder W.R. Hotchkiss invented the checkbook over 100 years ago, it changed the modern payments system forever. This innovative spirit has been woven into the fabric of everything we do, and we’ve evolved far beyond just checks.

 

Today, we’re a trusted leader in payments, data-driven marketing, and print solutions, building the connections and relationships that help businesses pay and get paid, and deliver the best possible customer experience.

Our History

Over a Century of Innovation

1915
Deluxe is founded by W.R. Hotchkiss with only a $300 personal loan and a dream.
1920
Deluxe incorporates in Minnesota and becomes De Luxe Check Printers.
1922
The Little Handy (LH) pocket check and second 6” style, Long Handy (LH), are created.
1925
Hotchkiss Imprinting Press (HIP) is patented, a hand-fed letterpress that prints at 2x the speed. 2-Way Perforator is also patented which attaches to HIP, propelling Deluxe as a technological industry leader.
1926
The Double-Diamond Safety Pattern is patented.
1928
Hotchkiss Lithograph Press (HLP) is patented, an even faster and more economical printing press.
1939
A Personalized Check Program is created for banks’ small checking accounts, making it easier for check sorters to read and verify.
1941
Deluxe becomes the provider of ration coupons during World War II.
1952
The Deluxe Foundation is established to provide funds for education and charitable work in our communities.
1959
Deluxe is a leader in Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) printing, the sequence of numbers at the bottom of a check.
1965
Deluxe becomes a publicly traded company.
1969-72
Scenic and personal touch checks are introduced.
1977
Deluxe introduces a computerized pre-production validation system that catches errors before checks are produced, beginning the age of computers in check printing.
1979
Deluxe markets pre-inked endorsement stamps, the company’s first venture into diversifying its product line.
1980
Deluxe (DLX) is listed on the NYSE and recognized as a leader for its financial performance in service and product excellence.
1982-85
Deluxe enters the computer forms market, followed by the business forms and health care forms markets.
1985
The computer-operated press is invented, providing efficiencies and cost savings to customers.
2000
A Strategic Partnership with Junior Achievement begins, creating our longest-standing partnership to date.
2015
Deluxe celebrates its centennial with the launch of Small Business Revolution, a six-season documentary series that features working with local businesses to revitalize towns across the U.S.
2016
Deluxe acquires First Manhattan Consulting Group (FMCG), expanding its offerings with Data solutions.
2019
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are established, led by employees to build cultural awareness, inclusiveness and respect across the organization.
2020
Deluxe rebrands under a new go-to-market model that repositions the company as a Trusted Business Technology leader.
2021
As a part of its transformation, the Deluxe headquarters moves to downtown Minneapolis and a new innovation hub opens in Atlanta.
2021
Deluxe acquires First American Payment Systems, adding merchant services to its portfolio offerings.
2024
Deluxe cements itself as a trusted Payments and Data leader, launching the Deluxe+ platform to seamlessly integrate cloud-based solutions.

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We’re in the Business of Driving Yours Forward

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Our Leadership

Meet our diverse executive team that’s accelerating Deluxe into the future.

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Our Culture

Learn how we exist to help customers, businesses and communities thrive through integrity, innovation and inclusion.  

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Our Company

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