CONFIRMING STATEMENT

This Statement confirms that the undersigned has
authorized and designated Todd C. Wylie, Lisa Beth Lentini
and Amy C. Seidel, signing singly, to execute and
file on the undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 4 and 5
(including any amendments thereto) that the undersigned
may be required to file with the United States Securities
Exchange Commission as a result of the undersigned's position
with or ownership of or transactions in securities of Deluxe
Corporation.  The authority of Todd C. Wylie, Lisa Beth Lentini
and Amy C. Seidel under this Statement shall continue until the
undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 3, 4 or 5
with regard to the undersigned's position with or ownership
of or transactions in securities of Deluxe Corporation, unless
earlier revoked in writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that
neither Deluxe Corporation, Todd C. Wylie, Lisa Beth Lentini
nor Amy C. Seidel are assuming any of the undersigned's
responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.


/s/ Michael S. Mathews
Michael S. Mathews
Dated: February 19, 2018