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New Nacha Rules Take Aim at Credit-Push Fraud

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HERNDON, Virginia, March 18, 2024 – Nacha members have approved a set of rules intended to reduce the incidence of frauds, such as business email compromise (BEC), that make use of credit-push payments. The new rules establish a base-level of ACH payment monitoring on all parties in the ACH Network (except consumers).

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New NACHA Rule Could Catch Payment Processors, Merchants, FIs Off-Guard

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In a new PYMNTS interview, David Barnhardt, executive vice president of product at GIACT , which offers fraud detection and account validation tools, talks about an upcoming change by NACHA, national administrator of the ACH network, to make internet-initiated debit transactions (WEB debits) safer and more seamless.

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How to Stay Compliant with NACHA Requirements

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This article will explore the essential aspects of staying compliant with NACHA rules, such as risk management, data security, authorization protocols, and more, to help institutions maintain the highest standards of operational integrity and customer trust. What is NACHA?

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5 Benefits of ACH Payments Over Check Payments

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ACH transfers, or payments made through the Automated Clearing House network, account for billions of dollars in payments annually. In fact, NACHA, the nonprofit that governs the ACH payments network reported 6.1% The ACH network is governed by a variety of regulatory bodies. in Q4 2021.

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What Is a Direct Debit?

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This process is seamless and efficient, particularly in the case of ACH direct debit, which operates through the ACH network in the U.S. This is also where direct debit vs ACH distinctions come into play, as the ACH network handles electronic payments for businesses and consumers. In the U.S., and Europe.

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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.