Check printing instructions in ACH transactions
A computer-implemented method includes issuing a transaction on the Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronic network, the transaction including instructions for printing a check, receiving the transaction, and printing the check according to the instructions.
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
receiving, by a computer of a receiver, a transaction on the Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronic network, the transaction including instructions for printing a check payable to a payee other than the receiver;
wherein the transaction includes instructions to credit an account of the receiver;
extracting, by the computer, the instructions for printing the check from an entry detail addenda record of the transaction;
printing the check according to the instructions; and
mailing the check to the payee.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the instructions for printing the check include data identifying at least a payee, an amount to pay the payee, a routing number and an account number.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the instructions for printing the check include data identifying an address of the payee.
4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the data is encrypted.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the instructions for printing the check include a cryptographically generated digital signature.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the instructions for printing the check are included in the entry detail addenda record of the transaction.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transaction is a single transaction that includes instructions for printing a plurality of checks payable to a single payee, the plurality of checks drawn on a plurality of accounts of different payors.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printing the check includes printing a bank check or vendor check.
9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising warehousing the transaction.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the check is printed at least four days after receipt of the transaction.