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

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Key regulations governing EFT payments include the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) rules, which establish guidelines for ACH transfers, and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which sets security standards for handling card information.