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SEC Codes

ARC

An SEC code is a three letter code that describes how a payment was authorized by the consumer or business receiving an ACH transaction. SEC stands for 'Standard Entry Class'. SEC codes are defined and maintained by NACHA, the governing body for the ACH network.

SEC Code
ARC
Definition
Accounts Receivable Entry
Transaction Type
Debit Single Entry
Account Type
Consumer or Non-Consumer
Requirement
Authorization: Written Notice

What is Standard Entry Class (SEC) code ARC?

SEC code ARC stands for Accounts Receivable Entry. This SEC code is used in the context of Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions, which are electronic payments or collections made through the ACH network.

ARC is used to convert check payments into ACH debits. SEC code ARC facilitates the electronic processing of these transactions and typically occurs at a lockbox or other central processing point, where checks are scanned and information is captured for electronic processing (i.e., the routing number, account number, and check serial number).

What is the Transaction Type for SEC code ARC?

The transaction type for ARC is Debit Single Entry.

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