Overview

The
Payouts
service transfers funds from one account to another using a two-step transaction process:
  • An account funding transaction (AFT) withdraws funds from a sender’s account using standard credit card processing.
  • An original credit transaction (OCT) deposits funds into a recipient’s account.
An AFT and OCT are independent transactions, though an AFT often precedes a corresponding OCT.
In typical payment transactions, you initiate debits and credits to receive payments from cardholders for your goods and services. With
Payouts
, you provide a money transfer service by initiating AFT and OCT transactions that move funds between accounts. These are the money transfer types:
  • An account-to-account payment moves funds between accounts owned by the same person.
  • A business-to-person payment moves funds between a merchant and a cardholder.
  • A person-to-person payment moves funds between two cardholders.
For a person-to-person funds transfer, Pull and Push services are executed. When an AFT is authorized for a person-to-person transaction, the funds are available and can be withdrawn from the sender's account. This service is referred to as a Pull service. A subsequent OCT is authorized, and the funds can deposited into the recipient's account. This service is referred to a Push service.
The
Payouts
system ensures that both Pull and Push services are executed efficiently, providing a seamless experience for users. By leveraging
Payouts
, businesses and individuals can streamline their financial operations, making transactions more efficient and reliable.
No merchant goods are involved in
Payouts
transactions.
IMPORTANT
You must receive approval from
your processor
before using the AFT service. Contact
your processor
to register in the AFT program.