CIE (Customer Initiated Entry)

A standard entry class code that enables a consumer to initiate an ACH credit into the ACH network whereby funds will be transferred to a company for payment of funds owed to that company. CIE entries are limited to credit applications.

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  • ACK (ACH Payment Acknowledgement)

    An ACK entry is an acknowledgement by the receiving depository financial institution (RDFI) confirming the receipt of a corporate credit or debit (CCD) credit entry.

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  • ODFI (Originating Depository Financial Institution)

    Financial institutions that originate ACH transactions on behalf of its customers. ODFI's must abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Operating Rules.

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