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What Is an ACH API and How Does It Work?

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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). The ODFI collects these files and sends them to an ACH operator.

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How to Stay Compliant with NACHA Requirements

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Audit requirements Annual compliance audits are critical to adhering to NACHA guidelines for financial institutions and other network participants involved in electronic payments. NACHA has streamlined the audit process by consolidating the methodologies into a single section within NACHA regulations.

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