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Discount Rate
Merchants are charged a fee for the processing services that enable them to accept cards as payment. This fee, called the "merchant discount” or "discount rate,” is...
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NACHA (National Automated Clearing House Association – The Electronic Payments Association)
The national trade association responsible for developing and enforcing ACH rules and guidelines.
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EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)
The electronic exchange or transfer of money from one account to another, either within a single financial institution or across multiple institutions, through computer-based systems.
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