POWER OF ATTORNEY This confirms that the undersigned has authorized and designated Kortney Q. Nordrum 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 Kortney Q. Nordrum under this power of attorney 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 nor Kortney Q. Nordrum are assuming any of the undersigned’s responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Dated: February 21, 2025 /s/ Jeffrey L. Cotter

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