X0306 4 2012-12-14 0000027996 DELUXE CORP DLX 0001268521 ODWYER MARY ANN 666 GARLAND PLACE DES PLAINES IL 60016 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2012-12-14 4 J 0 696 29.85 A 54196 D Securities acquired represent restricted stock units received in lieu of directors' fees pursuant to the Company's Non-Employee Director Stock and Deferral Plan. These units will convert to shares of Common Stock on deferred dates specified by the director. Total direct ownership reported in column 5 includes 24,868 restricted stock units. Anthony C. Scarfone as Power of Attorney for Mary Ann O'Dwyer 2012-12-18