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The File Header Record is included once at the beginning of each International (IAT) format ACH file and includes the following information (position numbers are listed in parentheses).
Field Name | Contents (and position numbers) |
---|---|
Record Type Code |
The numeral 1. |
Priority Code |
The numerals 01. |
Immediate Destination |
A blank space, followed by the nine-digit routing number associated with the Immediate Destination field as entered in the Direct Deposit tab (or the Client Direct Deposit tab, if applicable) of the Setup > Bank Accounts screen. |
Immediate Origin |
A blank space, followed by the option chosen as the Immediate origin in the Direct Deposit tab (or the Client Direct Deposit tab, if applicable) of the Setup > Bank Accounts screen. |
File Creation Date |
The system date when the ACH file was created. |
File Creation Time |
The system time when the ACH file was created. |
File ID Modifier |
This field should start at zero and increment by 1 (up to 9) and then go to letters starting at A through Z for each subsequent file that is created for a single system date. |
Record Size |
The numerals 094. |
Blocking Factor |
The numerals 10. |
Format Code |
The numeral 1. |
Immediate Destination Name |
The bank name associated with the bank selected in the Immediate destination bank field as entered in the Direct Deposit tab (or the Client Direct Deposit tab, if applicable) of the Bank Accounts screen. |
Immediate Origin Name |
The choice selected for the Immediate Origin Name as entered in the Direct Deposit tab (or the Client Direct Deposit tab, if applicable) of the Bank Accounts screen. |
Reference Code |
Blank or the information entered in the Reference code field as entered in the Advanced Setup dialog, accessed from the Direct Deposit tab (or the Client Direct Deposit tab, if applicable) of the Bank Accounts screen. |
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