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What is an EFT Payment? Everything to Know About This Method of Payment

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EFT payments have been around for many decades and have federal laws to protect the electronic transfer of funds. One such federal law is the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) , which passed in 1978. One of the most frequently asked questions we see is, are EFT payments safe?

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5 Benefits of ACH Payments Over Check Payments

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Not only does this pass through more hands and take more time than an electronic ACH payment , but there is also a huge amount of personal information present on a paper check, exposing the payer to potential identity theft. Beyond the inconvenience of mailing a paper check, there is an increased risk of identity theft.

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