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As Federal Checks Disappear, Banks Face Surge in ACH Payments and Rising Fraud Risks

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New ACH Rules Expand Liability Adding to these challenges, NACHA’s revised ACH Rules, which take effect in March 2026, will expand the liability of receiving banks (RDFIs). payments landscape.

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ACH Payment vs Wire Transfer Similarities and Differences: How to Choose Between ACH vs Wire

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Automated Clearing House (House) is the transfer of funds between an electronic network (known as ACH network) made up of banks, credit unions, and other 10,000+ financial institutions. These financial institutions all follow ACH rules and regulations by the National Automated Clearinghouse Association (Nacha).

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Taking The Y2K Fear Factor Out Of Same Day ACH

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While these new ACH offerings are promising to quicken the pace of monetary transactions, the changes are also bringing new rules and regulations that directly impact how banks and other financial players operate. For example, he said some NEACH members were surprised when some Same Day ACH entries did not post by 5 p.m.