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ACH Payment vs Wire Transfer: What’s the Difference and Which Payment Method Should You Use?

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ODFI submits ACH file – The originator’s bank or payment processor, also known as the originating depository financial institution (ODFI) submits the ACH entry containing the payment details. Your bank sends the ACH files with the payment details based on the ACH instructions to the utility company (merchant).

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What is an ACH Deposit and How Does It Work?

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Step 2: Transaction initiation Once your client fills out the form, they will either send it to the ACH provider or the ODFI, which stands for Originating Depository Financial Institution. Robust payment security ACH transactions are also more secure than any other B2B payment method.

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Will Same Day ACH Rollout Spark A Fraud Spike?

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With the Same Day ACH rollout coming in just two weeks and other faster payments initiatives taking off, financial institutions are taking significant steps to ensure the transition to a faster processing environment, including improving their payment security platforms to keep fraudsters at bay.

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How to Stay Compliant with NACHA Requirements

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This includes both Originating Depository Financial Institutions (ODFIs) and Receiving Depository Financial Institutions (RDFIs). This includes both Originating Depository Financial Institutions (ODFIs) and Receiving Depository Financial Institutions (RDFIs). How often are NACHA rules updated? How often are NACHA rules updated?

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