AFT Electronic Payment Setup (Canada) - Field Descriptions
Use this table for reference when the Canada (AFT) electronic payment format is selected.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers tax laws for most provinces and territories. If needed, search the field names at the CRA website.
Note: All fields are required for AFT processing, unless otherwise noted.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Originator ID |
Enter the ID for the company initiating the AFT transaction; max 10 characters. |
| Originator short name |
Enter a shortened name; max 15 characters. |
| Originator long name |
Enter the full name; max 30 characters. |
| Direct clearer user ID |
Max 10 characters. |
| Destination data centre |
Enter the five-digit destination centre number. |
| Returns - Institutional ID |
Max 9 characters. |
| Returns - Account # |
Max 12 characters. |
| Currency |
Accept the default of Canadian dollar (CAD), or select United States dollar (USD). |
| Next file creation # | Max 4 characters. |
| Originator info |
(Optional) Enter origin information such as "A/P invoices"; max 15 characters.
Note: Text entered here defaults to the Export Electronic Payments screen. See Export Electronic Payments. |
| Export file name |
(Optional) Accept the default, or enter your own automatic deposit file name for the export. Note: Text entered here defaults to the Export Electronic Payments screen. See Export Electronic Payments.
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