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Deep Dive: How Payment Card Networks Win Merchants Over

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They insert or swipe their debit cards at stores’ point-of-sale (POS) devices — or key in details online — and maybe enter PINs, but the behind-the-scenes processes through which transactions are routed are kept invisible. billion debit purchases that year, for example, and merchants paid $0.44 PIN vs. PINless Processing.

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How to Stay Compliant with NACHA Requirements

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Authorization requirements Before initiating ACH debit transactions, NACHA requires that entities obtain explicit, written authorization from the customer. Authorization documents must be retained and made available upon request, serving as proof of compliance and legitimizing the transaction.

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How ISO 20022 Can Boost Interoperability, Intelligence

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What these financial players need is a common language, a standard set of rules and operating procedures that they can use to work together efficiently. It recommends converting credit and debit transactions into ACH transactions, and offers standardized guidance for translating ACH reject/return messages.

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Taking The Y2K Fear Factor Out Of Same Day ACH

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Phase Two, which will allow debit transactions on the same day, is planned for September 2017. Without these resources, Casali said, many financial institutions could be navigating a sea of complex payment procedures without the help of a compass. The past 12 months have been busy for faster payments.

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Understanding EDI Payments: Key Differences from ACH and EFT Transactions

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ACH is widely known for processing large credit and debit transactions, including direct deposits and bill payments. Implementing an EDI payment system can be complex, requiring a clear understanding of both the technological and procedural aspects to ensure successful integration and continuous operation.

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