X0306 4 2020-02-19 0 0000027996 DELUXE CORP DLX 0001654739 McCarthy Barry C 3680 VICTORIA ST. N. SHOREVIEW MN 55126 0 1 0 0 President and CEO Restricted Stock Units 2020-02-19 4 A 0 32984 0 A Common Stock 32984 32984 D Common Stock Option 39.11 2020-02-19 4 A 0 200382 0 A 2021-02-19 2030-02-19 Common Stock 200382 200382 D Restricted stock units granted under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan, subject to the following schedule: 13,807 units will vest in three equal amounts on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, and 19,177 units will vest in four equal amounts on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. Upon vesting, each unit is converted into a share of common stock. Subject to certain exceptions, vesting is contingent upon continued employment. Options will vest in four equal installments on the four succeeding anniversary dates of the date of grant, provided the holder remains an employee of the Company. Date entered reflects date on which first installment vests. /s/ Jeffrey L. Cotter, Attorney-in-Fact 2020-02-21