Electronic Check Processing Control Settings
(Electronic Check Processing System Control Settings)
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Use this routine to maintain the system parameters for the Electronic Check Processing feature.
Electronic Check Authorization Transaction SequenceEnter the reference number you want to assign to your first ECA transaction. The system then increments this number by one for each new ECA transaction.
History Retention DaysEnter the number of days you want to retain ECA transactions in your history files before purging.
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Processor Time Out Limit (hhmm)Enter the variable time limit, in HH:MM (hours, minutes), that you want to keep the phantom process running after a transmission has been initiated.
The transaction processor starts looking for transactions to process after the time specified here.
Manual Authorizations at Non-Process LocationTo allow users to manually enter authorizations at locations where electronic communication with the processing house is not possible, check the box. To prevent manual authorizations, leave the box blank.
Separate Receipt PrinterIf you have a separate printer set up specifically for printing receipt tickets, check the box. Otherwise, leave the box blank.
Default Payment TypeEnter the default payment type you want to use when swiping checks. Set this field to the Type 2 payment type (that is, the Check payment type) your company uses for check payments. If you click on the Search button, a list of Type 2 payment types appears from which you can choose.
Receipt TextEnter the text you want to use for the ECA Acceptance Statement (that is, the statement permitting the electronic deposit of the customer’s check into the merchant’s bank account). The text appears on the receipt that the customer signs at the time of purchase. This text, including fee amounts, is usually supplied by the Electronic Check Authorization/Acceptance service provider.
Allow Company ChecksTo accept checks from businesses, check the box. To accept only personal checks, leave the box blank.