Bank System Options

You can edit a bank's system options using the Bank System Options page. Bank system options include historical data settings, statement settings, statement messages, discount settings, reporting flags, and no-post status code settings.

To edit a bank's system options:

Open the

Bank Summary page for the bank.

The Bank Summary page provides basic status, demographic, and contact information for a selected bank. From this page, you can browse to the other bank maintenance pages with the selected bank in context. This allows you to view detail information and make changes to the bank record.

To view the Bank Summary page for a bank:

If you know the bank's Bank Number, perform a basic search.
You can search broadly or specifically for an Express entity from the Express Homepage. The results of this search will direct you to the summary page for the entity that you select.

The entity summary search requires that you enter search criteria precisely and returns exact matches only. The merchant accounting search and the front-end search provide greater flexibility by allowing you to enter a sub-string of the value for which you are looking, and returning all matches that contain that sub-string.

Note: Front-end only clients cannot search for Bank, Association, or Group entities from the Homepage.

To perform a basic search for an entity:
1. On the global navigation bar, click the Main button.
  The Express Homepage opens.
2. In the Search Criteria panel, enter values in the fields on which you want to search.
  - To make your searches broader, enter fewer search criteria.
  - To make your searches more specific, enter values for as many levels of the related hierarchy that are applicable to the search you are performing.
3. Click Search.
  A unique match displays in the Entity Summary page. Multiple matches display in the Search Results page.
4. Click the value in the first column of the search result to select the search result that matches your search target.
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Perform an advanced search for the bank.
To search for a bank:
1. Open the Advanced Search - Merchant Search page.
  Express enables you to locate submitted back-end entities and banking elements using hierarchy and demographic information. To search for a merchant accounting entity, browse to the Advanced Search - Merchant Accounting Search page, then enter search criteria based on the entity you are trying to find.
  
  Search results are validated against the permissions associated with your User ID. If your search does not return the expected result, ensure that your search criteria are valid, then verify with your System Administrator that you have the appropriate level of access.
  
  Note: Front-end only clients cannot search for merchant accounting entities.
  
  To open the Advanced Search - Merchant Search page:
  1. From the Express Homepage, in the Other Searches panel, click the Advanced Search link.
    Tip: Click Main to open the Express Homepage.
    
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    From the Admin menu, click Advanced Search.
    
    The Advanced Search - Merchant Search page opens.
2. From the Accounting Entity drop-down list, select Bank.
3. Click Select.
  The Advanced Search - Merchant Accounting Search page opens.
4. In the Bank Number field, enter a valid bank number.
  Note: If you have user privileges to more than one bank, entering a Bank Number will narrow your search.
5. Click Search.
  If you entered a Bank Number, the Bank Summary page opens displaying the details of the bank whose number you entered.
  
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  A search results table displays listing the banks meeting your criteria. To view the Bank Summary page for a specific bank, click the entry in the Bank Number column for the bank you want to view.

In the Bank Quick Links panel, click Bank System Options.

The Bank System Options page for the bank opens.

Click the Edit button.

Edit the values in the following fields as required (fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory):

Acquiring ID Information

New Account Defaults From: The option selected from the drop-down list determines where the new account default information will come from. The available options are:
- A - Association
- U - User Bank
MET New Account Defaults From: The option selected from the drop-down list determines where the new account Merchant Exception Table (MET) default information will come from. The available options are:
- A - Association
- U - User Bank
Statement Message From: The option selected from the drop-down list determines where this 2-line statement message that prints on the merchant statement will come from. The available options are:
- A - Association
- U - User Bank
Note: Clients using the 10 Line PR message they will not see this 2 line statement message on their statement.
Statement Destination: The option selected from the drop-down list determines where the monthly merchant statements will be sent. The available options are:
- M - Merchant
- U - User Bank
ICA Number: The MasterCard ICA number. The entry in this field is for information.
BIN Number: The Visa Bank Identification Number (BIN).
Amex Optblue: When selected, this check box indicates participation in the American Express OptBlue program. As part of the American Express OptBlue® program, TSYS Acquiring Solutions’ participating clients can enter into contracts with eligible merchants in the United States, with responsibility for determining pricing, risk/liability, and full servicing of American Express® card processing.
CAP Number: The Chain Affiliate Property account number.
DISC Acquirer ID (AIID): This is a view-only field that is used to identify Acquirers participating in the Discover Merchant Acquiring Program.
Accept ACH as a Tran
Select this check box to set up the merchant for Consumer ACH.

The Reclear Flag and SEC Codes check boxes then become available, and the SEC Codes check box for PPD is selected by default, as this is mandatory for Consumer ACH.

Miscellaneous System Options

Discount Range Option From: The option selected from the drop-down list determines where the Merchant Discount Range will default from. The available options are:
- A - Association
- U - User Bank
Note: The number of options available will depend on how the bank was setup at implementation.
Number of Previous Deposits in History: The entry in this field indicates how many previous months of deposit information is displayed on the merchant’s account in the Merchant Accounting System (MAS). This is a required two-digit field with the possible values of 01-06.
Number of Previous Merchant Statements Online: The entry in this field indicates how many months of previous merchant statements are available online for client or merchant viewing. This is a required two-digit field with the possible values of 00-13.
Do Not Purge Merchants: When this check box is selected, all merchants, whether active or inactive, will remain on the system without being purged.
Number of Months Inactive Before Merchant Purge: The entry in this field indicates the number of months a merchant account can remain inactive before the merchant is purged from the system. This is a required two-digit field with the possible values of 6-98.
Note: If the Do Not Purge Merchants check box is selected, any entry in this field will be overridden and all merchants will remain on the system without being purged.
Discount on Chargebacks: Selecting this check box allows the client to charge Discount on Chargebacks.
Vital Reporting Services (VRS): When selected, this check box indicates that the client uses Vital Reporting Services.
Note: This check box is only available if you are set up to use the GRS Loyalty program.

No-Post Status Codes

Code 1/2/3/4: These fields may contain bank defined codes used to prevent deposits from posting to a merchant account.

Statement Message

Statement Message Line 1/2: In these two fields, you can enter the two-line message that will appear on statements.

MTR Filer Information: Values in these fields are provided for information and cannot be edited. If you require any values to be changed, submit a project request via your Relationship Manager.

Filer Name
Filer Federal ID
Filer Phone
Ext
Filer Indicator
- PSE
- EPF
- TPP
PSE Name
PSE Phone
Ext
Address 1
Address 2
Postal Code
City
State

MTR Filer Information - Consumer ACH: If you are set up for Consumer ACH, this panel provides the additional required filer information for Consumer ACH transactions, so you can report Consumer ACH transactions to the IRS separately from card brand transactions (Visa, Mastercard, etc).

Values in these fields are provided for information and cannot be edited. If you require any values to be changed, submit a project request via your Relationship Manager.

Click Validate.