ACH Vendor Application

Overview

The City of Altoona Finance Department has updated its payment process to allow for electronic vendor payments via ACH wire transfer. This initiative aims to increase efficiency and speed up the payment process for both the City and its vendors, eliminating the delays associated with paper checks.

Key Changes & Benefits

• Electronic Payments: Vendors can now receive payments via ACH wire transfer instead of paper checks.
• Faster Processing: These payments are remitted more quickly and do not require additional processing time on the vendor's part.
• Notification: Once established, invoices will be marked for electronic payment, and vendors will receive an email notification regarding the related invoices.

Application Requirements

To participate in this program, vendors must complete and submit the Accounts Payable Wire Transfer Form. The form requires two main sections of information:

Vendor Information

• Vendor Name
• Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code
• Phone, Fax, and Email contact details

Banking Information

• Bank Name
• Bank Routing Number
• Bank Account Number
• Account Type (Savings or Checking)

Submission Instructions

Completed forms can be submitted via the following methods:

• Email: Send to lmallory@altoonapa. gov
• Fax: Send to (814)-949-2202
• Mail: Send to City of Altoona Accounts Payable, 1301 12th Street, Suite 104, Altoona, PA 16601

For any questions regarding the application or process, vendors may call (814)-949-2417.