Field Definitions: AP EFT PreNote Download Form

The following is a list of field descriptions for the AP EFT PreNote Download form.Many of the descriptions include links to other topics that provide additional information about or related to the topic.

CM Account

Enter the bank account for the prenotes. Only prenote transactions in this batch that have been assigned this CM account will be included in this run.

CM Reference #

This number is used for all prenotes within this batch and must be unique within the CM Account. This field is alphanumeric and allows up to 10 characters.

Description

Description field in the AP EFT PreNote Download form

Default value is “EFTPreNote.” Accept the default or enter a description for this prenote batch, up to 10 characters.

Note:

For US companies, this field populates positions 54-63 of the EFT file's Batch Header Record.

Creation Date

This field initially defaults the current date. Accept the default, or enter the creation date for this prenote batch.

Creation Time

Initially defaults to the current time. Accept the default, or enter the creation time for this prenote batch, in 24-hour format. For example, if it is 3:00 p.m., enter as 15:00.

Effective Date

Initially defaults to the current date. Accept the default, or enter the date all prenotes in this batch should be made effective by the receiving bank.

Download Filename

Download Filename field in the AP EFT PreNote Download form

If you are using the Secure File Path feature, a Save As dialog box does not appear when you click Download and this field provides your only opportunity to name your EFT data file.

Enter a file name or accept the default file name provided.