A Standard Entry Class (SEC) code is a three letter code that describes how a payment was authorized by the consumer or business receiving an ACH transaction. SEC codes are defined and maintained by NACHA, the governing body for the ACH network.


SEC CODETITLETransaction Type
ARCAccounts Receivable EntryDebit Single Entry
BOCBack Office Conversion EntryDebit Single Entry
CCDCorporate Credit or Debit EntryCredit or Debit Single Entry or Recurring Entry
PPDPrearranged Payment and DepositCredit or Debit Single Entry or Recurring Entry
TELTelephone-Initiated EntryDebit Single Entry or Recurring Entry
WEBInternet-Initiated EntryDebit or Consumer to Consumer Credit Single Entry, or Recurring Entry