International ACH Transaction (IAT) Frequently Asked Questions

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General Questions

Format Questions

This section includes questions related to IAT record layouts and format considerations.

OFAC Questions

This section includes questions related to Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance and related responsibilities of financial institutions.

FedACH Services

This section includes questions related to FedACH testing availability, gateway operator vs. ACH operator roles, processing differences, and FedGlobal® enhancements.

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