ACH Originators may find the following resources helpful when seeking additional information on topics such as regulations, ACH processing, educational materials and security.
ACH Rules and Regulations
| Contact | Resource Recommended |
|---|---|
| NACHA- The Electronic Payments Association 13450 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 100 Herndon, VA 20171 Phone: (703) 561-1100 Website: www.nacha.org | NACHA Operating Rules & Guidelines NACHA offers free basic online access to the ACH Rules in a read-only format at www.achrulesonline.org |
| Electronicpayments.org Sponsored by NACHA www.electronicpayments.org | Website designed to assist financial institutions, businesses and consumers in understanding the world of electronic payments. |
Security Related Information
| Contact | Resource Recommended |
|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Phone: (202) 326-2222 Website: www.ftc.gov | Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Businesses A free document available online that details practical tips for businesses to create and implement a plan for safeguarding personal information Link: www.business.ftc.gov |
| Council of Better Business Bureaus 3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: (703) 276-0100 Website: www.bbb.org | Data Security Made Simpler Online information and checklists to assist businesses in creating a written security policy Link: www.bbb.org/data-security |
| Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20554 Phone: (888) 225-5322 Website: www.fcc.gov | FCC Small Biz Cyber Planner Online resource to assist businesses in creating a customized cybersecurity plan. Links to free and low-cost security tools Link: www.fcc.gov/cyberforsmallbiz |
Beneficial Ownership Information
| Contact | Resource Recommended |
|---|---|
| BOI E-Filing | The BOI E-Filing System supports the electronic filing of the Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA requires certain types of U.S. and foreign entities to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Link: BOI E-FILING |
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