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RCK
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.
What is Standard Entry Class (SEC) Code RCK?
SEC code RCK stands for Re-presented Check 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. The transaction type for RCK is a single entry ACH debit.
RCK specifically relates to the electronic re-presentment of a check that was previously returned due to insufficient funds. RCK is used for transactions where a paper check that was previously returned due to insufficient funds (NSF) is converted into an electronic ACH debit and re-presented for payment.
By writing the original check, the consumer implicitly authorizes the potential electronic re-presentment of the check if it is returned unpaid due to NSF. Merchants typically inform customers of this possibility through signage or account agreements. RCK indicates that the transaction is a re-presented check entry, helping financial institutions identify and process it correctly.
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