Generate ACH Files for Electronic Payments

 

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Process Electronic Payments

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Use this procedure to generate ACH files for electronic payments.

To generate an ACH file for electronic payments

  1. Select Accounts Payable Check and Electronic Payment Processing menu > Generate ACH File.
  2. Enter a bank code and a file code, and select an option in the Batches to Include in Transmission field. For more information, see Generate ACH File - Fields.
  3. Note The bank code will be used for any pre-note records that have not been submitted to the bank for approval. The bank code selected in Check Printing and Electronic Payment will be used for the electronic payments.

  4. Use the Selection Grid to further define which batches of records will be included in the ACH files.
  5. Click Proceed.

An ACH file is created for each combination of bank code and standard entry class code (defined in Vendor Maintenance). The ACH files are stored in the location defined at the ACH Electronic Payments Folder field in Accounts Payable Options. Transmit the ACH files to your bank(s) for processing.