This common code defines information for the EFT Batch Header in Record 5. This record specifies the effective entry date (settlement date for deposits/debits), identifies your company, and provides an entry description for credits and debits in the batch.
Code Category: OHEF
Code Value: CONTROL5 or CONT5xx
The common code may be made specific to the Bank ID being processed. Where xx represents the two-character Bank ID code (e.g., CONT5AP).
Short Description: Used to describe the common code, not required.
Medium Description: Used to describe the common code, not required.
Long Description: Used to describe the common code, not required.
Associated Numeric Values
1-5: Reserved for future use.
Associated Codes
1-4: Reserved for future use.
5: Enter “BLANKEFFDATE” to leave the Effective Entry Date blank.
Associated Descriptions
1: Enter the Company Name:
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Included on Record 5.
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Up to 16 characters.
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May appear on receivers’ statements prepared by the Receiving Financial Institution.
2: Enter the Company Identification
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Included on Record 5.
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10‑digit company number.
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Same as Associated Description 2 from OHEF CONTROL1 (unless multiple companies/divisions are included in one transmission).
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Obtain from your financial Institution.
3: Enter the Originating DFI ID:
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Included on Record 5.
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Transit routing number of your financial institution (ABA).
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Obtain from your financial Institution.
4: Enter the Company Identification:
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Included on Record 8.
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10‑digit company number.
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Same as Associated Description 2 from OHEF CONTROL5 (unless multiple companies/divisions are included in one transmission).
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Obtain from your financial Institution.