
How does ACH actually move money between US bank accounts?
ACH is a batch messaging network. Banks send credit and debit files to an operator, which sorts them and settles by moving the banks' own balances.

ACH is a batch messaging network. Banks send credit and debit files to an operator, which sorts them and settles by moving the banks' own balances.

ACH batches credits and debits on banking days. FedNow settles one instant credit 24/7, only between banks that have signed up.

ACH batches credits and debits on banking days. FedNow settles one instant credit 24/7, only between banks that have signed up.

ACH is a batch messaging network. Banks send credit and debit files to an operator, which sorts them and settles by moving the banks' own balances.