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When do cheques, drafts, and electronic funds transfer’s (EFT) get issued or transmitted?

The University issues payments to vendors and expense reimbursement claimant using a variety of payment methods, such as cheque, draft and electronic funds transfers.

The clearing/transmission dates for each payment depends on the Payment Terms (e.g. 35 days net, 7 days, 20 days), which defaults from the Vendor Master Record/Business Partner and the Invoice Date.

Here is a table that outlines when various payment methods typically get issued at the University:

Transaction Payment Method Currency Issue/Transmission Date
Invoices, Expense Reimbursements, Refundable Deposit Refunds Cheques (CAD/USD)

Drafts

CAD

USD

EUR (Euro)

JPY (Japanese Yen)

HKD (Hong Kong Dollar

SGD (Singapore Dollar)

Wednesdays
Invoices EFT CAD Tuesdays
Expense Reimbursement Direct Deposits (ERDD) Direct Deposit CAD Tuesdays and Fridays

NOTE – These transmission dates do not apply to Outgoing Wire Transfers. To learn about the requirements and process for Wire Transfer payments, please see this article or watch the Lunch & Learn on this topic.

Watch this simulation to learn how to determine the status of a cheque, draft or electronic funds transfer (EFT).


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Last Updated:  May 30, 2024