FORM 4
[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).         
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
                                                                                  
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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
                      

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *

Schroeder J Michael 		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol

DELUXE CORP [ DLX ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)

_____ Director                      _____ 10% Owner
__ X __ Officer (give title below)      _____ Other (specify below)
SVP, General Counsel & Secy
(Last)          (First)          (Middle)

3680 VICTORIA STREET N 		3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YYYY)

2/23/2017
(Street)

SHOREVIEW, MN 55126
(City)        (State)        (Zip)
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YYYY)

 
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

_ X _ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3) 		2. Trans. Date 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 3. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8) 		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 		5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4) 		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock   2/23/2017     A    1190   A $0   3612   (1) D  
 

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned ( e.g. , puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 3) 		2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Trans. Date 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 4. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8) 		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 3 and 4) 		8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5) 		9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units   $0   (2)                    (2) 1/25/2018   Common Stock   442     442   D  
 
Restricted Stock Units   $0   (3)                    (3) 1/24/2019   Common Stock   520     520   D  
 
Common Stock Option   $58.93                    7/7/2015   (4) 7/7/2021   Common Stock   554     554   D  
 
Common Stock Option   $67.08                    2/12/2016   (4) 2/12/2022   Common Stock   1069     1069   D  
 
Common Stock Option   $54.30                    2/17/2017   (4) 2/17/2023   Common Stock   9088     9088   D  
 
Common Stock Option   $75.61   2/23/2017     A      5828       2/23/2018   (4) 2/23/2024   Common Stock   5828   $0   5828   D  
 

Explanation of Responses:
( 1)  Total ownership includes 3,536 shares of restricted stock.
( 2)  Restricted Stock Units were awarded on 1/25/16 under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The units will vest and be converted into common stock on the second anniversary of the date of grant if, subject to certain exceptions, the holder remains in the employ of the Company through such date. Award results from an advance election by executive to receive a portion of their 2015 annual incentive compensation in restricted stock units in lieu of cash.
( 3)  Restricted Stock Units were awarded on 1/24/17 under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The units will vest and be converted into common stock on the second anniversary of the date of grant if, subject to certain exceptions, the holder remains in the employ of the Company through such date. Award results from an advance election by executive to receive a portion of their 2016 annual incentive compensation in restricted stock units in lieu of cash.
( 4)  Options vest in three equal installments on the three succeeding anniversary dates of grant, provided the holder remains in the employ of the Company. Date entered reflects date on which first installment vests(ed).

Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director 10% Owner Officer Other
Schroeder J Michael
3680 VICTORIA STREET N
SHOREVIEW, MN 55126

SVP, General Counsel & Secy

Signatures
J. Michael Schroeder 2/27/2017
** Signature of Reporting Person Date


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