Can companies place a memo-post on an account—via ACH or other means—before the actual funds arrive?

Asked Apr 6, 2014· 1 answer

Faisal KhanAnswered Apr 6, 2014

Short answer: No. Such posting or validating/blocking of funds is not available in the ACH system.

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