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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) |
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Record Type Code |
The numeral 5. (01-01) 1 numeric. |
Service Class Code |
Either the numerals 200, 220, or 225. Use 200 if it is marked as a balanced file on the Direct Deposit tab (or the Client Direct Deposit tab, if applicable) of the Setup > Bank Accounts screen because both debits and credits are in the file. If there are only credits in the file, use 220. If there are only debits in the file, use 225. (02-04) 3 numeric. |
IAT Indicator |
For forward IAT entries, this field should be left blank. |
Foreign Exchange Indicator |
FF (Fixed-to-fixed). FF means the entry is originated in a fixed-value amount and is to be received in the same currency denomination. There is no foreign exchange conversion for entries transmitted using this code. |
Foreign Exchange Reference Indicator |
The numeral 3. This is the code used to indicate the content of the Foreign Exchange Reference field. Code 1 = Foreign Exchange Rate, 2 = Foreign Exchange Reference Number, and 3 = Space-filled. |
Foreign Exchange Reference |
Blank. Because we are using the Foreign Exchange Indicator of FF (Fixed-to-fixed) and there is no foreign exchange rate taking place, this field will be space-filled. |
ISO Destination Country Code |
Contains the two-character country code associated with the country selected in the Destination Country field of the IAT Details dialog. The destination country is the country in which the entry is to be received. Current options are CA (Canada), MX (Mexico), and US (United States). |
Originator Identification |
The choice selected for Company identification (as entered in the Direct Deposit Advanced Setup dialog. (41-50) 10 alphanumeric. |
Standard Entry Class Code |
IAT. |
Company Entry Description |
(54-63) 10 alphanumeric. |
ISO Originating Currency Code |
Contains the three character currency code associated with the country of the bank selected in the Originator bank field as entered on theDirect Deposit tab (or the Client Direct Deposit tab, if applicable) of the Bank Accounts dialog). (64-66) 3 alphanumeric. |
ISO Destination Currency Code |
Contains the three character currency code associated with the country selected in the Destination Country field of the IAT Details dialog. This is the country in which the entry is to be received. Current options are CAD (Canada), MXN (Mexico), and USD (United States). |
Effective Entry Date |
The information entered in the Effective Date field (as entered on the Direct Deposit Processing grid). |
Settlement Date (Julian) |
Blank - completed by the ACH Operator. |
Originator Status Code |
The numeral 1. |
Go Identification / Originating DFI Identification |
The first 8 digits of the 9 digit bank routing number associated with the bank selected in the Originator bank field (as entered on the Direct Deposit tab (or the Client Direct Deposit tab, if applicable) of the Bank Accounts dialog). |
Batch Number |
The unique number assigned to each Company / Batch Header Record in the ACH file. Batch numbers are assigned in sequential order, beginning with the numeral 1. |
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