This release includes a new status field on the Firm object and new webhooks. There is one breaking change.
We have introduced a new field on the Firm object called firm.status. This field provides your team with visibility into each firm's current state as they progress through our application and onboarding process. These are the possible statuses:
As a compliment to the firm.status field mentioned above, we added a firm.updated webhook that will be sent to your configured endpoint each time the status changes. Additionally, we will send this webhook when changes are made to firm settings.
ACH returns will now trigger a transaction.ach_returned webhook. An ACH return occurs when the payer's bank declines to process the payment to the firm, and it can happen for a variety of reasons.
The cut-off time for Fast Transfers was extended to 2 p.m. CT. This was originally set at 12:30 p.m. CT. More bank transfers will now be eligible for same-day deposits! We have updated our deposit reports to reflect this change, effective 2/15/2024.
The question often arises: How do you sell ACH when it's readily available through banks or third-party processors for free or at low cost? Contrary to common belief, ACH, as we have built it, is not a commodity. In this video, we discuss how we market and sell ACH, or what we term our Fast Transfers platform.