Similar to identity theft, this type of fraud happens when an unauthorized individual gain access through online banking applications, capturing the account information to create and write bad checks.
Account-centric enterprise content management solutions allow users to access account holder information based on their account numbers.
An adverse action notice is a document sent to a loan applicant stating a bank’s rationale for denying a loan. It may also contain a counteroffer, such as a lesser amount or a request for an approved co-borrower.
The term “aging exceptions” refers to a group of critical exceptions that have not been resolved within a reasonable amount of time.
Altered check fraud occurs when a fraudster changes the amounts and Payee from a stolen check.
API is short for “application programming interface.” Technology companies like Alogent rely on APIs to connect multiple software applications, thereby enabling a two-way exchange of information to support users’ needs.
Audit and exam prep is a process that financial institutions go through in order to adequately prepare for upcoming audits and exams.
An authorized signer form is a document that allows an account holder to grant a range of clearance levels to individuals to perform certain functions within a bank account.

Bill Pay

"Bill pay" refers to a service offered by banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions that allows account holders to pay their bills electronically through their institution’s website or mobile app.

  • Electronic Payments: 

    Bill pay enables customers and members to pay bills electronically rather than writing and mailing paper checks.

  • Convenience: 

    It provides a convenient way for customers and members to manage and schedule payments for various bills (such as utilities, credit cards, loans, etc.) from one central location.

  • Automated Payments: 

    Account holders can set up recurring payments for bills that occur regularly, ensuring bills are paid on time automatically.

  • Time Savings: 

    Electronic bill pay saves time compared to traditional methods of bill payment, as account holders can initiate payments quickly without having to write paper checks or visit multiple websites.

  • Record Keeping: 

    Banks and credit unions typically maintain a record of bills paid through their bill pay service, providing customers and members with a history of transactions and proof of payment.

  • Security: 

    Bill pay services are secure, utilizing encryption and other security measures to protect customer information and transactions.

Overall, bill pay simplifies the process of managing and paying bills, offering convenience, efficiency, and security to account holders. NXT, Alogent’s digital consumer and business banking platform, offers a robust set of pre-built integrates to hundreds of third-party applications to offer a full digital ecosystem of capabilities. Learn more. 

Explore more resources

Banker's Tracking Calendar

Key Dates to Track in 2025 [PDF] Download this 2025 calendar to track key submission and reporting dates, tax deadlines, Dodd-Frank regulatory requirements, and other important happenings. Avoid last-minute scrambles this year. Customize Your Calendar for...
Read More »

Related articles

Tuesday 28 January 2025

Increasing Visibility for Your Commercial Loan Pipeline with AccuApproval

Effectively managing a commercial loan portfolio requires the right mix of people, processes, and systems. Even then, important information can still fall through the cracks…

Read the Blog

Tuesday 21 January 2025

Lockbox Services: Meeting the Growing Market Demands for Faster and Safer Payment Processing

As businesses adapt to a fast-evolving financial landscape, the demand for faster, more efficient, and secure payment processing continues to grow. Lockbox services are emerging…

Read the Blog

Friday 17 January 2025

20 Banking & Technology Acronyms Explained

Confused by industry acronyms? This blog includes quick explanations of 20 key terms in the banking and fintech space.

Read the Blog

Tuesday 14 January 2025

[Playbook] Managing Policy Exceptions in AccuAccount

Here’s the Situation: Your financial institution needs a better way to track policy exceptions. In the past, your team has used spreadsheets for loan policy…

Read the Blog

Monday 6 January 2025

Smarter Document Indexing: Capitalizing on the Advantages of Automatic Data Extraction

Document management and automatic data extraction play a key role in streamlining workflows, improving compliance, and enhancing data accuracy. By automating these processes, financial institutions…

Read the Blog

Monday 30 December 2024

Shaping the Future of Banking: 6 Software Trends Driving Innovation for Banks and Credit Unions in 2025

As we head into 2025, the banking and financial services software market is increasingly adopting solutions that boost efficiency, security, and user experience. Key trends…

Read the Blog

Wednesday 18 December 2024

[Playbook] Extracting Documents from Your LOS

Your financial institution relies on its LOS (loan origination system) throughout the entire decisioning process. Unfortunately, you don’t have a great process for extracting, saving…

Read the Blog

Monday 16 December 2024

Q&A Series, Part 2: How NXT Delivers Business Banking Value and Powers Innovation for Financial Institutions

In this second installment of our Q&A series with Monica Moore, Alogent’s Chief Technology Officer, we dig into the future of NXT, Alogent’s business and…

Read the Blog