ACH Return Codes

ACH Return Codes Short Descriptions

Here is the list of return codes, along with short descriptions.

R01 - Insufficient Funds
R02 - Account Closed
R03 - No Account/Unable to Locate Account
R04 - Invalid Account Number
R06 - Returned per Originating Depository Request
R07 - Authorization Revoked by Customer
R08 - Payment Stopped
R09 - Uncollected Funds
R10 - Customer Advises not Authorized
R11 - Check Truncation Entry Return
R12 - Branch Sold to Another Depository
R13 - R.D.F.I. not Qualified to Participate
R14 - Representative Payee deceased
R15 - Beneficiary or Account Holder deceased
R16 - Account Frozen
R17 - File Record Edit Criteria
R18 - Improper Effective Entry Date
R19 - Amount Field Error
R20 - Non-transaction Account
R21 - Invalid Company Identification
R22 - Invalid Individual I.D. Number
R23 - Credit Entry Refused by Receiver
R24 - Duplicate Entry
R25 - Addenda Error
R26 - Mandatory Field Error
R27 - Trace Number Error
R28 - Routing Number Check Digit Error
R29 - Corporate Customer Advises not Authorized
R30 - RDFI not Participant 
R31 - Permissible return entry (CCD)
R32 - R.D.F.I. Non-Settlement
R33 - Return of XCK Entry
R34 - Limited Participation D.F.I.
R35 - Return of Improper Debit Entry
R36 - Return of Improper Credit Entry
R37 - Source Document Presented for Payment
R38 - Stop Payment on Source Document
R39 - Improper Source Document
R40 - Non Participant in E.N.R. Program
R41 - Invalid Transaction Code (E.N.R. only)
R42 - Routing Number/Check Digit Error
R43 - Invalid D.F.I. Account Number
R44 - Invalid Individual I.D. Number
R45 - Invalid Individual Name
R46 - Invalid Representative Payee Indicator
R47 - Duplicate Enrollment
R50 - State Law Prohibits Truncated Checks
R51 - Notice not Provided/Signature not Authentic
R52 - Stop Pay on Item
R53 - Item and A.C.H. Entry Presented for Payment
R61 - Misrouted Return
R62 - Incorrect Trace Number
R63 - Incorrect Dollar Amount
R64 - Incorrect Individual Identification
R65 - Incorrect Transaction Code
R66 - Incorrect Company Identification
R67 - Duplicate Return
R68 - Untimely Return
R69 - Field Errors
R70 - Permissible Return Entry Not Accepted
R71 - Misrouted Dishonor Return
R72 - Untimely Dishonored Return
R73 - Timely Original Return
R74 - Corrected Return
R75 - Original Return not a Duplicate
R76 - No Errors Found
R80 - Cross-Border Payment Coding Error
R81 - Non-Participant in Cross-Border Program
R82 - Invalid Foreign RDFI Identification
R83 - Foreign Receiving D.F.I. Unable to Settle
R84 - Entry Not Processed by O.G.O.


ACH Return Codes Detail Description

R01 – Insufficient Funds

Description

The available balance in the Receiver’s account is not sufficient to cover the debit entry.

Common Scenarios

  • Customer does not have enough money in their checking account.
  • Payroll deduction is submitted before payday.
  • Utility bill is collected before funds are deposited.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R01Insufficient Funds                     123456780000001

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R02 – Account Closed

Description

The Receiver’s bank account has been permanently closed.

Common Scenarios

  • Customer switched banks.
  • Business account was closed.
  • Consumer intentionally closed the account.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R02Account Closed                         123456780000001

 

 

 

R03 – No Account / Unable to Locate Account

Description

The account number does not correspond to any account at the RDFI.

Common Scenarios

  • Customer entered the wrong account number.
  • Account never existed.
  • Typographical error during entry.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R03No Account                             123456780000001

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R04 – Invalid Account Number

Description

The account number structure is invalid according to the RDFI’s validation rules.

Common Scenarios

  • Too many digits.
  • Invalid account format.
  • Illegal characters in account number.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R04Invalid Account Number                 123456780000001

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R06 – Returned per Originating Depository Request

Description

The ODFI requested that the RDFI return the entry.

Common Scenarios

  • Duplicate ACH file transmitted.
  • Originator discovered processing error.
  • Entry submitted in error.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R06ODFI Requested Return                  123456780000001

 

 

R07 – Authorization Revoked by Customer

Description

The Receiver revoked authorization after previously authorizing recurring debits.

Common Scenarios

  • Customer cancelled subscription.
  • Membership cancelled.
  • Written authorization revoked.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R07Authorization Revoked                  123456780000001

 

R08 – Payment Stopped

Description

The Receiver placed a stop payment order on the ACH debit.

Common Scenarios

  • Customer disputes upcoming payment.
  • Consumer instructed bank to stop payment.
  • Bank stop-payment request still active.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R08Payment Stopped                        123456780000001

Related Reading

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R09 – Uncollected Funds

Description

Sufficient balance exists, but collected funds are not yet available.

Common Scenarios

  • Recent deposit is still on hold.
  • Large check has not cleared.
  • Extended hold placed by bank.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R09Uncollected Funds                      123456780000001

Related Reading

ACH Return Code R09: What It Means and How to Handle It

 

R10 – Customer Advises Not Authorized

Description

The Receiver claims the debit was unauthorized, improper, or made without valid authorization.

Common Scenarios

  • Unauthorized ACH debit.
  • Customer never authorized merchant.
  • Incorrect amount or timing.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R10Not Authorized                         123456780000001

 

R11 – Check Truncation Entry Return

Description

Used for check truncation entries that are being returned under ACH rules.

Common Scenarios

  • Error in truncated check processing.
  • Improper check conversion.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R11Check Truncation Return                123456780000001

 

R12 – Branch Sold to Another Depository

Description

The account was transferred because the branch was sold to another financial institution.

Common Scenarios

  • Bank acquisition.
  • Branch merger.
  • Customer account transferred automatically.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R12Branch Sold                            123456780000001

 

R13 – RDFI Not Qualified to Participate

Description

The RDFI is not qualified to process this type of ACH entry.

Common Scenarios

  • Unsupported ACH service.
  • Institution not enrolled for entry class.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R13RDFI Not Qualified                     123456780000001

 

R14 – Representative Payee Deceased

Description

The representative payee managing the account has died.

Common Scenarios

  • Government benefit payments.
  • Representative payee no longer available.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R14Representative Payee Deceased          123456780000001

 

R15 – Beneficiary or Account Holder Deceased

Description

The account holder or benefit recipient is deceased.

Common Scenarios

  • SSA benefit payment.
  • Pension payment.
  • Veteran benefit payment.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R15Account Holder Deceased                123456780000001

 

R16 – Account Frozen

Description

The account has been legally frozen and cannot accept ACH transactions.

Common Scenarios

  • Court order.
  • Fraud investigation.
  • Bank compliance action.

Sample Return Addenda Record

705R16Account Frozen                         123456780000001