The automated clearinghouse (ACH) system represents an essential part of our national and international payment system network. Depository institutions send each other batches of electronic credit and debit transfers through this network. Payments such as payroll deposits, social security benefits,...

In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, electronic banking has become a cornerstone of modern banking operations. With individuals and businesses increasingly seeking convenient, secure ways to manage their finances, financial institutions must remain competitive. By becoming a Certified Electronic Banking...

Grasp the Fundamentals of ACH: Learn the Essential Terminology and Concepts To keep up with the rapid growth of ACH volume, you need to understand its history, terminology, and core concepts. These building blocks will enable you to utilize the...

How Do ACH General Returns and Extended Returns Differ? Learn How to Work With Third-Party Service Providers Safely. Financial institutions face increased regulatory compliance risk as ACH transactions grow. Appropriate handling of general returns vs. extended returns is particularly confusing...

What Are Your Three Options For ACH Exceptions? Learn The Requirements And Procedures. As ACH transactions increase due to the pandemic, exceptions are becoming more common. All operations staff members in financial institutions must understand how to handle ACH exceptions...

ACH Disputes: Learn How to Investigate and Resolve Them ACH disputes are rising, resulting from an increased volume of transactions, pandemic-ravaged account balances, and untrained staff. Simultaneously, some rules have changed. You need to understand your institution’s current obligations for...

Unauthorized Debits and Stop Payments - Learn the current rules and processing requirements Recent ACH rule changes attempt to stop fraud by updating requirements for statements of unauthorized debits. Consumer receivers in ACH may have debit items returned to the...

When Should You Use a WSUD? Choose the Right ACH Stop Payment Option for Each Situation. One of the most common audit findings is errors made with stop payments and Written Statements of Unauthorized Debit (WSUD). You need to understand...

Customers Demand ACH Sending Capabilities. Master Origination Requirements And Procedures. As ACH use increases, customers expect financial institutions to send payments quickly and adeptly while minimizing risk and ensuring accuracy. Originating ACH transfers requires that you follow detailed procedures. You must understand...

Growing ACH Volume Has Led to More Anomalies: Learn How to Handle Uncommon Situations. The pandemic has caused ACH volume to soar. Among the millions of transactions processed daily, an increasing number contain uncommon issues. All financial institution operations employees...

Are Third-Party Senders Complying With ACH Audit Requirements? Discover Your Obligations as an ODFI. You must ensure that your Third-Party Sender(s) (TPS) perform annual ACH audits. As an ODFI, you carry all the warranties, including your third-party senders' compliance with...

Learn the Rules and Codes for ACH Returns. Prepare to Handle the Intricacies of Various Situations. Receiving Depository Financial Institutions return ACH entries for many reasons. You must understand the specifics of each situation, including administrative returns, unauthorized returns, and...

The Ultimate Guide to ACH Receiving: Learn Your Institution’s Obligations as an RDFI Every Receiving Depository Financial Institution (RDFI) has obligations, rights, and responsibilities when processing transactions through the ACH Network. If you are new to ACH operations, serve as...

The Ultimate Guide to ACH Origination: Learn Your Institution’s Obligations as an ODFI Every Originating Depository Financial Institution (ODFI) has obligations, rights, and responsibilities when processing transactions through the ACH Network. If you are new to ACH origination, serve as...

New ACH Rules Take Effect: Have You Updated Your Financial Institution’s Procedures? Meaningful Modernization rules will go into effect for the ACH network. You need to prepare your financial institution now to comply with the rule changes. The five new...

What Risk Does RDC Bring to Your Institution? Review Your Remote Deposit Capture Program. Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) has become a more common and established product, loved by accountholders but prone to risk. You need to periodically review your program...

Decipher the Format of ACH Files: Learn the Logic Behind Nacha Formatting Standards Every piece of data in a Nacha-formatted ACH file has a meaning and purpose. Understanding the structure and format will enable you to decipher transactions, spot exceptions,...

Do You Know The Details Of ACH Operators? Learn About These Entities And How To Work With Them. The Federal Reserve and The Clearing House facilitate all automated clearing house (ACH) entries across the country and are critical to financial...

Do You Have Risky ACH Agreements? Learn How to Work With Third-Party Service Providers Safely As an ODFI, you must understand your institution’s warranties and liability within the ACH Network. The agreements you maintain with your originators and third-party service...

Show Frontline Staff How to Handle the Increasing Volume of ACH Transactions: Provide Training on the Fundamentals and Latest Developments As the world has moved online over the last year, the volume of ACH transactions has skyrocketed. Account holders are...