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For example, ACH transfers use the Automated Clearing House network, while debit card transactions rely on either a card network (Visa or Mastercard) or a payment processor (Paypal, Stripe, etc.). Regardless of whether you choose EFT, ACH, or both, working with a payment processor is important.
To accept card payments, you’ll need a trusted payment processor to provide the hardware and software needed to process the transactions. With payment trends continuing to evolve, the most important move you can make is to choose a payment processor with modern hardware and software that can scale to your business needs.
The ElectronicFundTransferAct (EFTA) Enacted in 1978, EFTA regulates bank responses to consumer complaints and sets liability limits for lost or stolen debit cards. It was a response to emerging technologies like ATMs, electronic POS terminals, and remote banking.
And you don’t have to share the profits with a third-party payments processor. Non-discriminatory – Federal regulations like the ElectronicFundsTransferAct (EFTA) have guidelines in place to ensure that cash discounts are offered to all customers who pay using cash without discriminating against customers who pay using credit.
Federal Regulations Impacting ACH Payments ACH payments are also subject to federal laws, most notably the ElectronicFundTransferAct (EFTA) and its implementation through Regulation E. The EFTA outlines a set of rights and responsibilities for both the consumers and businesses involved in ACH payments.
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