Reg CC Flashcards
How many subparts are included in Reg cc
4
Subpart A,B,C and D
What does Subpart A cover?
Authority and purpose
Definitions
What does Subpart B cover?
- funds availability and disclosure requirements
- joint jurisdiction with consumer financial protection bureau (CFPB)
What does Subpart C cover?
Definition of electronic checks/electronic returns checks
Check collection
What does Subpart D cover?
Substitute Checks and Consumer awareness (Check 21)
Is Reg CC Federal or State?
Federal
What is the reconverting bank?
Bank that creates the substitute check (takes electronic image and makes it into a paper check-substitute check)
What is the truncating bank?
Bank that removes the original check from the collection process (first bank transfers, presents or returns a substitute check in lieu or original check
What is a depositary bank?
First bank to which a check is transferred aka BOFD (bank of first deposit) may also be paying bank
What is a returning bank?
Bank handling a returned check or notice (will not be paying to depositary bank
Does Reg CC cover savings accounts?
No, Reg CC for checking amounts (DDA account)
What is the term ‘bank’ used to refer to generically?
A bank, credit union, savings association, etc. or financial institutions
What is the role of a Collecting Bank?
Any bank handling a check for forward collection, except the Paying Bank
What is a Depositary Bank?
The first bank to which a check is transferred, also known as Bank of First Deposit (BOFD)
Fill in the blank: A _______ is defined as any bank handling a check for forward collection, except the Paying Bank.
Collecting Bank
What does BOFD stand for?
Bank of First Deposit
True or False: A Depositary Bank can also be referred to as the Paying Bank.
True
What is a Paying Bank?
The bank that pays the check upon presentation
What is a checking (deposit) account?
A deposit account at a bank from which the account holder makes transfers or withdrawals by negotiable instrument or other similar means to make payments or transfer funds to third persons.
What does ‘availability’ refer to?
The time from the day of deposit until funds are available for withdrawal or other use.
Fill in the blank: Funds deposited in a checking account are available for _______.
[withdrawal or other use]
True or False: A checking account allows for transfers or withdrawals only through cash transactions.
False
Transfers or withdrawals can be made through negotiable instruments or similar means.
What is a common abbreviation for a checking account?
DDA
DDA stands for Demand Deposit Account.
What is the significance of the bank’s office hours in relation to a checking account?
It indicates when the office of the bank is open to the public for transactions.
This affects when account holders can access their funds or make transactions.
What is a Banking Day?
Business day on which office of bank is open to public for substantially all banking functions
This includes services such as deposits, withdrawals, and loan processing.
Define Business Day.
Calendar day other than a Saturday or a Sunday, or FRB legal holidays
FRB stands for Federal Reserve Bank.
Why are banking and business day distinctions important?
Consider timing for returns: Number of days from day of presentment for returns are based on banking vs. business day considerations
Understanding these distinctions can affect transaction processing and customer service.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a calendar day other than a Saturday or a Sunday, or FRB legal holidays.
Business Day
True or False: A Banking Day is the same as a Business Day.
False
A Banking Day specifically refers to when the bank is open for operations.
What is a check?
A document that orders a bank to pay a specific amount of money from a person’s account.
Checks can be used for various transactions, including payments and remittances.
What is a negotiable demand draft?
A draft drawn on or payable through a bank.
This includes drafts drawn on the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) or Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB).
What types of drafts are included under demand drafts?
- Drawn on U.S. Treasury
- Drawn on a state or unit of general local government, not payable through a bank
- U.S. Postal Service money orders
- Traveler’s checks
- An original check and a substitute
These instruments are used for various payment purposes.
What is an image cash letter?
A standard for transmitting images of checks along with their MICR line data.
It includes images of checks and is used for electronic check processing.
True or False: A check can only be issued by a bank.
False
Individuals and businesses can also issue checks, but they must be drawn on a bank account.
What is a Postal Service money order?
A payment instrument issued by the postal service
Used for secure transactions without a bank account.
What are the types of checks mentioned?
Traveler’s check, original check, substitute check
Different forms of checks used for transactions.
What does the term ‘Electronic Check’ refer to?
An electronic image and electronic information derived from a paper check
Must conform with X9.100-187 standard.
What is required for an item to meet the definition of an Electronic Check?
Must have both the image of the item and the MICR line information
MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition.
What does the term ‘Electronic Returned Check’ imply?
An electronic image and information from a paper check that is returned
Sent pursuant to an agreement between sender and Receiving Bank.
What are Electronically-Created Items (ECI)?
Check-like items created in electronic form that never existed in paper form
These do not meet the definition of an electronic check.
True or False: An ECI can create a substitute check.
False
ECIs do not meet the definition of electronic checks.
Fill in the blank: An electronic check must conform with _______.
X9.100-187 standard
This standard outlines the requirements for electronic checks.
What does MICR stand for?
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
MICR is used to read and process checks.
What types of checks are defined under X9 standards?
- Original check
- Substitute check
- Electronic check / Electronic returned check
These standards include X9.100-160, X9.100-140, and X9.100-187 respectively.
What is printed near the bottom of a check in magnetic ink?
Routing number, account number, check number, check amount, and other information
This information is crucial for the processing of checks.
Fill in the blank: The MICR line is printed in _______.
magnetic ink
True or False: The MICR line must comply with ANS standards.
True
Compliance with ANS standards ensures consistency in check processing.
What is the purpose of the X9.100-187 standard?
For Electrome Check / Electronic Returned Check
This standard is specified for subparts C and D.
What is the purpose of X9.100-140 standard
For substitute checks
What is the purpose for X9-160 (aka X9.13)
For original checks
What is printed near the bottom of a check?
Magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) line
This includes information in accordance with ANSI standards.
What ANS standards apply to the original check?
X9.100-160 (aka X9.13)
This standard outlines the requirements for original checks.
What ANS standard applies to substitute checks?
X9.100-140
This standard specifies requirements for substitute checks.
What ANS standard applies to electronic checks?
X9.100-187
This standard is relevant for electronic checks and electronic returned checks.
Is magnetic ink in the MICR line required for all checks?
Yes
According to Reg CC, all checks must have routing number in magnetic ink.
When is magnetic ink not required for checks?
When an IRD is created for a paid item returned as a property paid item
This refers to items returned to the issuing customer’s account.
What font is used for MICR characters?
E-138 font
MICR characters may also be printed in non-magnetic ink according to section 6.1 of X9.100-140.
What must a substitute check conform to?
All other requirements of X9.100-140 standard
This ensures the substitute check meets necessary specifications.
Does a customer need a copy of an already paid item printed in magnetic ink?
No
The Clearing House Payments Company states it does not need to be printed in magnetic ink.