𝘗𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 ™ AFT (Automated Funds Transfer)

PaymentStream AFT (Automated Funds Transfer) facilitates processing and settlement of pre-authorized debits (i.e. donations, strata fee collection) and pre-authorized credits (i.e. payroll, payments to suppliers).

Members can either use Central1 PaymentStream AFT web-based application to input and process the transactions or create a file in CPA Standard 005 format that can be uploaded to Central1 from member's accounting software.

Payment Stream AFT is a self-serve product. User guides and training videos are provided.

The system offers the following features:

• Ability to send (originate) same-day AFT credits
• Enhanced originator ID limits to assist with risk mitigation
• Real-time file validation during file upload and release process
• File Upload and Manual Release email confirmations sent only when a file is validated successfully. Automatic release will still get email confirmation if a transmission rejects.
• Added risk controls with dual authorization, where one user submits and another user approves before the file is released
• Canadian or U.S. dollar transactions can be originated as long as the recipient’s account is held at a Canadian financial institution
• Ability to release AFT transactions up to 14 calendars days in advance for Data Entry and 45 days in advance for File Upload.
• Ability to download most AFT reports in CSV and PDF formats
• Increased record retention for certain reports

Users require 2-Step Security to accessPaymentStream AFT. 2-Step Security is a method of authenticating a user by confirming two factors of authentication: a username and password and a physical Hard Token or Soft Token on a smart phone.

For additional information regarding PaymentStream AFT, please contact your business account manager or local Vancity branch.

Additional Information:

• PaymentStream AFT, Q & A
• PaymentStream AFT, Guide for Manual Release
• PaymentStream AFT, Guide for Automatic Release
• PaymentStream AFT, Guide for File Upload
• Guide for Soft Token Log In
• Guide for Hard Token Log In
• CPA005 File Format Specifications
• Training Videos
• Guide to Pre-Authorized Debits from the Canadian Payments Association (CPA)
• CPA Rule H1 Pre-Authorized Debits (PAD)
• Sample PAD Agreement from CPA*

*Please reach out to your Cash Management Account Manager to obtain a fillable Word version of this document.