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First ACH Solutions

Our solutions allow you to expand your potential by providing alternative payment methods outside of the typical credit card and paper check models.  More options mean more choices, and more choices for your customers mean greater retention and greater overall sales.  Your company will be appealing to those previously unwilling or unable to make payments by traditional methods. Your customers will appreciate the flexibility that you'll offer while you enjoy the convenience of ACH payments. 

ACH Processing

Though all ACH transactions are in the form of a debit or a credit.  Direct Payment Debits & Credits are the moving of funds directly from one account to another. This form of ACH payment does not require a physical check, but does require the account information from the check and a written authorization from the customer to be charged. Direct Payment Debits and Credits can be single transactions or setup as recurring payments
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Credit Card Processing

Process card payments through the First ACH Web Terminal or use one of our more specialized card payment solutions to swipe cards, accept payments by phone, or take your business in the field. You name it, we have a solution that meets your needs and in a manner that’s both simple and secure. First ACH is a one stop shop providing complete set up, processing and service. Our tools and our people are here to back you up if you need us.
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Accounts Receivable Conversion

Check conversion is the converting of a paper check to an electronic check (e-check) for payment through the ACH network. Accounts Receivable Conversion (ARC) is the converting of checks received by mail or drop box to an electronic ACH transaction.  The convenience of submitting the check here and now, rather than making those trips to the bank make Accounts Receivable Conversion a method for collecting payments faster and more efficiently, freeing up your time. 
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Telephone Initiated Entry

Accept payment over the phone through First ACH’s Telephone Initiated Entry (TEL) solution. Submitting transactions through the First ACH TEL solution allows you to accept payment from calling consumers without having to deal with the standard signed paper authorization. Through First ACH TEL payments, you may digitally record verbal authorizations to allow the processing of transactions through our Payment Gateway.  TEL is an easy and convenient solution for those that don’t have the luxury of time or face to face interaction with their consumers.
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Application Programming Interface (API)

Sometimes it’s difficult to find a way to process your transactions that fits the way you do business. You may have a tracking system that already stores the information, or maybe you want some additional functionality built in and have the people who can do it. Our Application Programming Interface (API) lets you use your own system and transmit the transaction information directly to our Gateway using a secure connection.  
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First ACH CheckOut

Allow your customers the ability to pay by check on-line and at their convenience. We provide you with a payment form or image of a blank electronic check to put on your site, your customers fill it out with their information, and you get paid. Customers have the option to pay by credit card whenever they want, why not by check? With First ACH, we'll make it easy and efficient to setup and start processing virtual checks online.
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First ACH Plug-in Designed for QuickBooks®

Now you can manage your business with one of the leading accounting and bookkeeping programs and process your payment transactions at the same time!  With the First ACH Plug-in Designed for QuickBooks®, you can process the payment, stamp your invoice “Paid”, and keep on working without ever leaving QuickBooks.  No more losing track of what you’re doing from bouncing in and out of software programs!
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Payroll Processing

With our Payroll processing solution, third party payroll processors can take advantage of low ACH fees to process their clients’ direct deposits through the First ACH Payment Gateway. Whether you input transactions directly into our online payment form, or utilize our Batch Upload feature to upload entire batches directly to our Payment Gateway, our internet-based payment application is user friendly and simple to use. Or use with our Customer Database to create groups for streamlined transaction processing. First ACH keeps direct deposit simple.
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Returned Check Entries

Also known as Represented Check Entries (RCK), Returned Check Entries is the debit posted for a check payment that has been returned for Non-Sufficient Funds or Uncollected Funds.  The RCK transaction is the representment of the failed payment through the ACH network, making for the collection on those funds electronic, faster, more efficient, and cheaper. 
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Check Verify

Using the SCAN Database, the largest repository for bad check information in the nation, you can stop up to 80% of bad checks before they process. First ACH verifies the customer information when you submit a transaction, giving you the information you need when working with your customers. Our system can automatically void transactions based on your specifications, so you may never have to worry about rejects and reject fees again. Check Verify gives you better control.
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Recurring Payments

Setup payments to happen automatically, for as long as you want, and at the time intervals you specify.  This "set it and forget it" flexible-scheduling payment method simplifies your billing efforts and simplifies your customer's efforts in paying you. Recurring payments are a win-win for everyone. 
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Batch File Uploads

If you have a lot of ACH transactions to run and not enough time or desire to enter them one-by-one, the Batch File Upload feature is right for you.  Consolidate your many transactions into one file that is then submitted to us and processed for payment.  Why work harder when you can have the convenience and efficiency of First ACH's Batch File Upload feature. 
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