ACH Operations for the RDFI Flashcards
Governs clearing and settlement of ACH debit and credit Entries.
Federal Reserve Operating Circular No. 4
Federal Reserve Operating Circular No. 4
- Governs clearing and settlement of ACH Debit and credit entries.
- Incorporates Nacha Rules and agreements.
- For financial institutions using Federal Reserve Bank as its ACH Operator
Payments of Federal Taxes
31 CFR Part 203
Federal Government Participation in the ACH
31 CFR Part 210
Tax Payment Banking Convention
TXP
Third-Party Banking Convention
TPP
Child Support Banking Convention
DED
Covers rules associated with protecting rights of individual consumers engaging in electronic fund transfers.
Regulation E
What year was Electronic Funds Transfer Act created?
1978
What is the name given to the set of rules that cover wholesale commercial credits?
Uniform Commercial Code Article 4A
Uniform Commercial Code Article 4A
- Related to commercial wires and ACH Entries
- Pertains generally to wholesale commercial credits
- Copy can be found in Appendix A of Regulation J
- Requires notice to the Receiver
Covers rules governing Federal Government ACH Payments
Treasury Green Book
RDFI Key Data Elements
- Batch Header Info.
- Trace Number
- Transaction Code
- Routing Number
- Check digit
- Account Number
- Dollar amount
- Individual ID
- Receiver’s name
Must be sent at least three banking days before the first live dollar entry
Prenotes
How often does an RDFI require to conduct an audit?
Annually by December 31st
RDFIs are required to register their contact info with Nacha for personnel or departments responsible for ACH operations and fraud/risk management.
ACH Contact Registry/ recommended to audit annually