EFT Banking Constants Profile

The EFT Banking Constants Profile is used to provide information required by the programs in accounts payable that build the formatted file for each bank. Each bank's requirements are different so the data that must be supplied varies by bank. When you select the bank you use for electronic deposit, the program bolds the numbers and text on the screen for the mandatory information. This profile must be completed correctly before running the program to create the EFT file in the accounts payable process.

Bank Name

• When you access this field, the program will open a window showing the names of the supported EFT banks.

• Select your bank and press <Enter>. The program will change the bank number, bank name and the bolded items to correspond to the selected bank. (See sample screen below for selection window)

• Note:  See Appendix AX for specific information on the CUCBC file format.

Client Number

• Enter your client number as supplied by your bank. This field is required by all banks and should not be left blank.

Processing Center

• Enter the name/number of the processing center (supplied by the bank) dealing with your transactions.

Bank # For Returns

• Bank ID number of the bank to which returns are sent, supplied by your bank.

Bank Transit # For Returns

• Bank branch you normally deal with. (Supplied by your bank if required.)  

Bank Account # For Returns  

• Supplied by the bank and is the account number for returns.

Transaction Code

• Supplied by your bank.

Transaction Description

• Enter a short description of the transactions code, limited to 30 characters.

Sequence Number

• This field is required if your bank (bolded) uses sequence numbers.

Customer Short Name

• Enter a short description for your customer name, limited to 15 characters.

Customer Long Name  

• Enter full description (up to 30 characters) of your organization.

Record Format

• If your bank has multiple formats, this tells the system which format to use. This item is not required unless bolded.

Password/Cross Reference Number

• Enter your password if one is required. Only enter data if the item is bolded. Note: This field will indicate 'Cross Reference Number' if the bank is 'Bank of Nova Scotia'.