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What makes ACH different from other electronic payment methods? ACH payments are grouped and then processed in batches four times per businessday by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA). With its unique structure, ACH transfers work well for improving business cash flow.
ACH payments use sender and recipient banking account information to process transactions in one-to-three businessdays through the ACH network and have a lower cost than wire transfers (another EFT payment type). EFT payments have been around for many decades and have federal laws to protect the electronictransfer of funds.
The significance of EFT transfers lies in their ability to facilitate immediate access to funds on nearly any given businessday. This immediate access is essential for both individuals and businesses to manage cash flows , make timely payments, and maintain financial stability.
The ElectronicFundTransferAct (EFTA) is a federal law that establishes the rights and responsibilities of individuals who use EFT services. In addition, the EFTA prohibits financial institutions from making unauthorized transactions from a customer’s account. Regulations for EFT Payment Methods.
These transactions usually process within one to three businessdays and are most commonly used for payments such as direct deposits for payroll, recurring bill payments, and B2B invoice payments. Simply put, check payments are the analog version of ACH transfers.
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