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EFT payments automate these processes, resulting in more accurate record-keeping and reducing the administrative burden. Additionally, automated record-keeping and electronic transaction histories simplify auditing and financial reporting, making it easier for businesses to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
This cost efficiency, coupled with the heightened security features of modern electronictransfer systems, underscores the critical importance of EFTs in today’s financial ecosystem. These electronictransfers range from automated payments to on-demand transfers.
ACH transfers, or payments made through the Automated Clearing House network, account for billions of dollars in payments annually. The average consumer commonly uses the ACH network for automated bill payments and larger transactions. In fact, NACHA, the nonprofit that governs the ACH payments network reported 6.1% in Q4 2021.
An EFT payment isn’t just one type of payment – several different types of EFT payments come under the ElectronicFund’s Transfer umbrella. These can include using a credit or debit card, an electronic check, or an ACH (Automated Clearing House) transfer. Electronic Checks.
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Non-discriminatory – Federal regulations like the ElectronicFundsTransferAct (EFTA) have guidelines in place to ensure that cash discounts are offered to all customers who pay using cash without discriminating against customers who pay using credit. If yours can’t, consider CardX by Stax.
Payment Networks: Major payment networks such as Visa, Mastercard, and the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network also play significant roles in regulating payment transactions. These state agencies add another layer of regulation, contributing to the complexity of the regulatory landscape.
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