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2023 Nacha Operating Rules & Guidelines-Book

The 2023 Nacha Operating Rules and Guidelines book uses clear, straightforward and consistent language throughout to help you understand them more easily and to assist you in finding the information you need. The 2023 Nacha Operating Guidelines contain complete discussions of each ACH Network participant type and its role and obligations in the ACH Network. (Available to Ship Late Dec-Early January)

2023 Nacha Operating Rules & Guidelines Online Resource

Annual subscription access: Dec. 31, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2023 This interactive website provides access to both the full Nacha Operating Rules & Nacha Operating Guidelines, as well as any potential supplement details. The Online Resource website has been divided into sections for easy browsing and searching of the content. This resource has been set up to allow for an easy and responsive viewing experience from a desktop computer, laptop or a mobile device with enhanced product features: • Customized Bookmarking • Keyword/Phrase Search • Copy options • Printing options Subscription access to the Nacha Operating Rules Online website is based on a single username/password assigned to one individual. This access is NOT to be shared among multiple users at any time during the subscription period. If any subscription and/or user account is found to be used by multiple users, the account/subscription access may be terminated. (Available Late Dec-Early January)

2023 Nacha Operating Rules and Guidelines via App (ebook)

2023 Nacha Operating Rules and Guidelines via App (ebook) – requires the download and installation of the Flux Player app. This static Adobe-based product provides convenient, read-only access with search features. Content can be accessed on up to two devices using the same login credentials. Printing is not available with this format. Available for download Late December 2022 - Early January 2023.

2023 Rule Book Tabs

Purchase your own set of Tabs for the 2023 Nacha Rules Book. Tabs provide quick reference when handling the most common ACH issues such as unauthorized returns, return deadlines, obligation of the RDFI to post ACH items, notifications of change, obligations of the ODFI, funds availability and more.

Third-Party Senders & the ACH Network

This 4th Edition update provides a review of the variations in legal requirements and processing obligations relating to the origination of ACH entries when a Third-Party Sender is involved in the origination of transactions through the ACH Network. This edition reflects the latest Nacha Operating Rules changes, offers real-world examples of Third-Party Sender relationships, and includes sound business practices, risk management topics and a checklist of issues to be addressed by ODFIs, Originators, and Third-Party Senders in processing agreements. Third-Party Senders and ODFIs partnering with and managing these organizations will benefit from the information discussed.