1.   In advanced economies the cheque and associated electronic transfer techniques have become the chief means of payment in the business world.

2.   Telegraphic transfer is similar except the instructions are sent by cable, phone, telex or electronic transfer.

3.   And with technology we can offer credit cards and ATM access and electronic transfer of funds.

4.   As for delayed payments, Intuit concedes that it stopped making most electronic transfers when it found that they were not being posted reliably.

5.   Bill Packer, a spokesman for the Association of California Insurance Companies, said they have opposed electronic transfer and will continue with that position.

6.   Best shares that sentiment but decided to give electronic transfer a try.

7.   Businesses and individuals alike would soon be able to settle bills electronically, and digital signatures and electronic postmarks would enable the secure electronic transfer of sensitive documents.

8.   But the mailers cannot stem the rising tide of electronic transfers and E-mail.

9.   But these costs would be slashed with the new system, which would involve a single electronic transfer from the consumer.

10.   Clinton is granting Western Union permission to open offices in Cuba for the electronic transfer of funds.