Rules Publications

310 - ACH Origination Agreement

Electronic Version

Revised for 2022

This sample agreement, in a word document format, includes critical terms and conditions that should be addressed in a legal agreement between a financial institution and their originators. There are numerous blanks and fields that should be completed and appropriately formatted before using this Agreement. Please remember that all contracts and agreements should be reviewed and modified where necessary by your legal counsel to be consistent with the specific needs or operations of your institution.

405 - 2023 Nacha Operating Rules & Guidelines

Print (hard copy book)

Access to the Rules & Guidelines helps to identify new opportunities to leverage the ACH Network to meet customer’s needs, while maintaining a clear understanding of network requirements.

The Rules include the legal framework for the ACH Network, and the basic obligations of each ACH Network participant. Additionally, the included appendices contain details on Rules enforcement, annual audit requirements, a complete table of return reason codes and formatting specifications.

The Guidelines expands on the Rules, providing complete discussions of each ACH Network participant type and its role and responsibilities, detailed overviews of the Standard Entry Class Codes and use-case examples in special topic areas, such as Third-Party Service Providers.

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405DA - 2023 Nacha Operating Rules & Guidelines

via App (eBook)

This Adobe-based product requires a third-party app called Flux Player to allow the NOR&G content to be redeemed, downloaded to and accessed only within the app. The content is read only, ebook display identical to the hard copy book. Once a Flux Player account app has been created and the content is redeemed within the Flux Player app, the NOR&G content can be accessed on up to two devices using the same app account. Works on PC/Windows, Mac (OSX), Android phones and tablets, Apple IOS, and Kindle.

Note: If your organization requires special permission to download and/or install programs, please contact your IT department for assistance.

Perfect for financial institutions to provide the Nacha Rules to corporate customers or members. 

Annual publication December 31, 2022 – December 31, 2023

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Sample ODFI-Originator ACH Origination Agreement

Electronic Version

An executed ACH Origination Agreement with each of your customers is not only a requirement of the ACH Rules, a well-written agreement can provide you with additional legal protections and reduce your risk of financial loss. Publisher has partnered with industry-recognized payments attorneys from Adams and Reese, LLP to completely rewrite our Sample ACH ODFI/Originator Agreement. This Word document version of our agreement allows you to easily customize our sample agreement to your financial institution's needs and align with your existing policies and practices. Improvements to our sample agreement include a simplified structure, enhanced limitation of liability section and updates related to the recent Rules change regarding requirements for Third-Party Senders and Nested-Third-Party Senders.

ACH Origination Application

Electronic Publication

Available for download. The ACH Origination Application offers ODFIs a streamlined application for businesses applying for ACH Origination Services. The interactive PDF is available for immediate download and is easily branded by the financial institution. The easy-to-use application captures all pertinent information such as applicant contact information, credit references, forecasted ACH Origination activity, account information and the ODFI’s conclusion(s). This tool ideally complements the Origination Checklist and the Originator Risk Calculator.

Sample

561 - ACH Quick Reference Guide

Electronic Version

An operational resource for basic ACH information in an easy to use format. This publication includes RDFI responsibilities related to ACH Rules compliance obligations, a glossary of ACH terms and easy to understand information on handling exceptions. This publication is a great educational resource for training new operations employees.

592 - Corporate ACH User Quick Reference Cards

Electronic Version

Nacha Rules Book Tabs

Purchase your own set of Tabs for the 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.

Tabs are sold separately.

425G - Stop Payment Fillable PDF Form

This Electronic Stop Payment Request Order provides concise explanations on stop payment requests for single or recurring entries to consumer accounts; stop payment requests on paper items; and stop payment requests for entries to non-consumer accounts. This fillable PDF form contains all the necessary information your financial institution needs to easily comply with these requests.

Minimum system requirement - Adobe Reader.

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426G - Written Statement Fillable PDF Form

As an RDFI, you must have a completed Written Statement of Unauthorized Debit (WSUD) before returning a debit entry. The dated form has clear and concise information about what return reason code to use and is fully Nacha compliant. You have the capability to fill out the PDF form online or email it to your customer for them to complete and provide back to you.

Minimum system requirement - Adobe Reader

All sales are final.