Setting up a BACS flat file format

Note: BACS flat file processing is not available for CloudSuite Distribution. Instead, use Electronic AP payment remittance.

Before you set up BACS processing, you must install the third-party software to read the BACS flat file. The bank provides this software. If you use a third-party form-printing solution, such as Unform or NowDocs, you must install and configure this utility. Third-party requirements are subject to change. Check with the appropriate third-party customer representative.

To enable BACS processing, you must set up your vendor’s bank information, pay method, and BACS format. Set up the vendor bank information and pay method in Vendor Setup. Set up the vendor’s bank BACS Format in CR Bank Setup.

BACSTEL and LloydsLink are BACS formats. Ask your bank which format they require to process your data. These instructions assume you have already set up the bank.

Select Check Reconciliation > Setup > Bank.
Open the bank record, and then click Edit.
In the Account Information section, select a format in BACS Format field.

If you do not use BACS processing, leave this field blank.
Click Save.