Stax

JUNE 23, 2025

The way a typical ACH transfer works is as follows: You will initiate the transaction as the originator by sending a Nacha formatted data file containing information about the desired payment to your bank which is called the ODFI (Originating Depository Financial Institution). Q: What are the main elements of a typical ACH transfer?

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Stax

APRIL 23, 2024

Many small businesses choose ACH operators because they are more convenient than most direct deposits. ACH transfers don’t come with high fees and transactions and they’re easily edited if an employer wants to adjust payroll, extend bonuses, or reimburse an employee. Q: What’s the difference between a check and ACH?

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Payment Savvy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

There are five parties involved in making the payment processing go through: Originator This is a person who submits an ACH transfer to the ODFI. Originating Depository Financial Institution (ODFI) The ODFI receives the request from the Originator and passes it to the ACH Operator. Why Do ACH Returns Happen?

ACH

Payment Savvy

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

When it comes to an ACH transaction, there are two main participants. There’s the ODFI, which stands for Originating Depository Financial Institution, and there’s the RDFI, which stands for Receiving Depository Financial Institution. Using the wrong SEC code can also result in an ACH return.

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