How do I create an ACH (NACHA) File?

If you want to create an ACH file here's the information you need to know.

A quick and easy way to create an ACH file is to use ACH Universal^™, a client-side solution that you can download at your work station.
These links can help you get started creating files:

For QuickBooks users - QuickBooks

QuickBooks online - QuickBooks Online

If you're using Excel or CSV files (and other accounting packages) - Excel, csv files

For SQL users - SQL Insertion

If you're interested in learning the details of an ACH file - or if you want to create your own ACH file without a tool - see the How do I create an ACH / NACHA file format from scratch (detailed layout for PPD and CCD)

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See ACH File Format specifications for Nacha PPD and CCD.

 

QuickBooks - Creating ACH Files

Our QuickBooks Integration window enables you to:
--Select the account you want to work with and,
--Create three additional custom fields within QuickBooks to enter your vendor's, customer's and employee's banking information.

Once set up, you'll access the Integration Window to select transactions and create the file.

If you are a QuickBooks user, please refer to this link: QuickBooks

QuickBooks Online - Creating ACH Files

Our QuickBooks Online Integration window enables you to:
--Select the account you want to work with and,
--Create profiles within ACH Universal to enter your vendor's, customer's and employee's banking information.



Once set up, you'll access the Integration Window to select transactions and create the file.

If you are a QuickBooks Online user, please refer to this link: QuickBooks Online

Excel, csv files, accounting programs and legacy systems - Creating ACH Files

Create an Excel or csv file with the four fields: Name, Amount, Account # and ABA / Routing Number.

Can't create a file containing these four fields? Use our profiles to store banking information.
Note: There are over 30 additional fields you can use such as Date, ID, Addenda, etc...



Import the file and map the file from our Home Page - Excel Import Transactions Wizard.

If you are an Excel, csv file user, please refer to this link: Excel, csv file import



Please contact us if you require assistance.