Automated Clearing House - ACH

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Definition of 'Automated Clearing House - ACH'

An electronic funds-transfer system run by the National Automated Clearing House Association. This payment system deals with payroll, direct deposit, tax refunds, consumer bills, tax payments and many more payment services.
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Investopedia explains 'Automated Clearing House - ACH'

The use of electronic clearing houses to facilitate electronic transfers of money has increased efficiency and timeliness of government and business transactions.

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