UCC Article 4A - Funds Transfers
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What happens when two banks set off their obligations under the agreement regarding payment orders?

  • Total amounts owed by each bank are netted against each other. (correct)
  • Payment is made by one bank to the other based on the lesser total.
  • The bank with the higher total amount receives payment.
  • Each bank pays the total amount owed without any adjustments.

    • When is payment due if a beneficiary's bank accepts a payment order after the close of the funds-transfer business day?

  • On the payment date specified in the order.
  • On the next business day after the order was accepted. (correct)
  • On the same business day the order was accepted.
  • The payment date is contingent on additional agreements.

    • Under what condition can a beneficiary recover damages from the bank for nonpayment?

  • If the bank had notice of the specific circumstances leading to damages. (correct)
  • If the payment order was incorrectly formatted.
  • If the beneficiary didn't provide notice of potential damages.
  • If the bank fails to respond to the beneficiary's initial request.

    • What is the responsibility of a beneficiary's bank when it receives a payment order instructing payment to the beneficiary's account?

    <p>To notify the beneficiary before midnight of the next funds-transfer business day. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What governs the time of payment for the sender's obligation under specific sections not covered by subsection (a)?

    <p>Applicable principles of law. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a condition under which a bank may refuse to pay a beneficiary?

    <p>There is a reasonable doubt concerning the beneficiary's right to payment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a payment order does not instruct payment to an account of the beneficiary?

    <p>The bank is only required to notify the beneficiary if specified. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs after the right of setoff has been exercised between two banks?

    <p>The aggregate balance is determined. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What establishes the liability of a receiving bank for failing to accept a payment order?

    <p>An express agreement specifying the obligation to accept. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a payment order considered 'executed' by the receiving bank?

    <p>When the bank issues a payment order to fulfill the sender's order. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'execution date' refer to in the context of a payment order?

    <p>The date when the receiving bank can properly issue a payment order. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the obligations of a receiving bank?

    <p>The bank owes no duty to any party outside of the express agreement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation does a receiving bank have regarding the execution date of a payment order?

    <p>It cannot determine an execution date earlier than the day the order is received. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario can a payment order received by the beneficiary's bank be executed?

    <p>It can never be executed regardless of circumstances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a receiving bank's relationship with the sender or beneficiary of a payment order?

    <p>The bank has no agency relationship with the sender or beneficiary. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What becomes of a bank's duty to accept a payment order if there is no express agreement in place?

    <p>The bank has no obligation to accept or act upon any payment order. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a receiving bank liable for if it breaches the execution of a payment order that results in noncompletion of the funds transfer?

    <p>For expenses related to the funds transfer and incidental expenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can additional damages be recovered from a receiving bank?

    <p>If provided for in an express written agreement of the receiving bank (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a receiving bank's liability if it fails to execute a payment order it was obliged to execute?

    <p>For the sender's expenses and incidental losses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about reasonable attorney's fees under the specified subsections?

    <p>They can be sought if a demand for compensation is made and refused (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'payment date' refer to?

    <p>The day on which the amount of the order is payable to the beneficiary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitations are there on the liability of a receiving bank under subsections (a) and (b)?

    <p>Liability may not be varied by any agreement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result if a receiving bank executes a payment order that does not comply with the terms of the originator's payment order?

    <p>The receiving bank is liable for expenses and losses incurred (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a receiving bank duly executes a payment order but fails to use an intermediary bank designated by the originator, what is the consequence?

    <p>The receiving bank is liable for losses and expenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the originator's bank prove regarding notice prior to the acceptance of the originator's order?

    <p>The originator signed a document acknowledging potential payment identification issues. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases where a payment order is executed with an incorrect beneficiary, who has the right to recover the paid amount?

    <p>The originator if obliged to pay the order. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition will NOT result in the discharge of an obligation when payment is made under subsection (b)?

    <p>Payment was made in compliance with the beneficiary's contract. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the receiving bank need not verify according to the content?

    <p>If the number links to an actual bank. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the rights of the originator and beneficiary is true?

    <p>Their rights can only be changed by mutual agreement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the sender if the receiving bank incurs losses due to reliance on an identifying number?

    <p>The sender is obliged to compensate the receiving bank for losses and expenses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the originator is not a bank and is not obligated to pay the payment order?

    <p>The originator's bank has the right to recover the paid amount. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the originator's payment does not discharge the obligation according to section (b)?

    <p>The originator is subrogated to the beneficiary's rights against the bank. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario is the payment to the beneficiary deemed equal to the originator's payment order?

    <p>When funds are not subtracted by a receiving bank's charges. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases where both name and number identify different persons, what is expected from the sender?

    <p>The sender is expected to compensate the receiving bank. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur within a reasonable time for the beneficiary to maintain a claim against the payment?

    <p>The beneficiary must notify the originator of the refusal of the payment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for admissible evidence of notice regarding the payment order?

    <p>Any form of admissible evidence may establish notice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a payment is made based on the number that identifies someone other than the intended beneficiary, what can the amount be subject to?

    <p>Recovery based on the law governing mistake and restitution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor could cause the beneficiary to suffer a loss that was reasonably avoidable?

    <p>Failure to notify the originator about the payment refusal. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Uniform Commercial Code regulate the variation of rights in a funds transfer?

    <p>Through the agreement of the affected parties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to the funds if the obligation is discharged per subsection (b)?

    <p>The obligation is considered settled to the same extent as paid in money. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the 'funds-transfer system rule' in the context provided?

    <p>A rule of an association of banks governing transmission of payment orders or rights and obligations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the effect of a funds-transfer system rule that conflicts with the Article?

    <p>It can still be effective even if it conflicts with the Article. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'creditor process' refer to in this context?

    <p>Any legal process issued to secure a claim against a debtor's account (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a receiving bank accepts a payment order, how is the balance in the authorized account affected?

    <p>It is reduced by the amount of the payment order unless creditor process is served beforehand. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can a beneficiary's bank set off an amount credited to a beneficiary's account?

    <p>If the beneficiary owes an obligation to the bank. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur for the creditor process to take effect on the receiving bank?

    <p>The creditor process must be served before the bank processes the payment order. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To whom does the funds-transfer system rule apply beyond participating banks?

    <p>To other parties explicitly stated in specific sections of the law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implications does serving creditor process on the receiving bank have regarding accepted payment orders?

    <p>The creditor process overrides the payment order unless acted upon first. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    UCC Article 4A - Funds Transfers

    • Funds transfer: A series of transactions to make payment to a beneficiary, starting with the originator's payment order. Includes originator's bank or intermediary bank payment orders. Completed when beneficiary's bank accepts.

    • Intermediary bank: A receiving bank other than the originator's or beneficiary's bank.

    • Originator: The sender of the first payment order in a funds transfer.

    • Originator's bank: (i) The receiving bank if the originator is not a bank; (ii) the originator if the originator is a bank.

    • Payment order: Sender's instruction to a receiving bank to pay a fixed amount to a beneficiary. Instruction must not include time to pay as a condition, the receiving bank should be reimbursed from sender, and the instruction should be sent directly to the receiving bank or an agent.

    • Beneficiary: The person to be paid.

    • Beneficiary's bank: The bank that will credit the beneficiary's account or make payment to a beneficiary if no account is specified.

    • Receiving bank: The bank to which the sender's instruction is addressed.

    • Sender: The person giving the instruction.

    • Authorized account: A customer's deposit account designated for payment orders.

    • Bank: Person in the banking business (Savings bank, loan association, credit union, trust company).

    • Funds-transfer business day: Part of a day when a receiving bank handles payment orders.

    • Funds-transfer system: Wire transfer network, automated clearing house.

    Time Payment Order Is Received

    • Receipt of payment order or cancellation/amendment is determined by the rules in Section 1-202.
    • Receiving bank can set a cut-off time for receiving payment orders.
    • Orders received after the cut-off are treated as received at the beginning of the next funds-transfer business day.

    Other Definitions (from 4A-105)

    • Prove: To satisfy the burden of establishing a fact
    • Authorized account: A customer's deposit account designated for payment orders.
    • Bank: Person in the banking business (Savings bank, loan association, credit union, trust company).
    • Customer: Person having an account with a bank or agrees to receive payment orders.
    • Funds-transfer business day: Part of a day when a receiving bank handles payment orders.

    Security Procedure

    • A procedure set up between a customer and receiving bank to verify or detect errors in payment orders.
    • Methods include algorithms, codes, identifying info, encryption etc.
    • A signature comparison is not considered a security procedure in itself.

    Authorized and Verified Payment Orders

    • Payment orders are authorized if the sender authorized the order or is legally bound by it.
    • If a bank verifies payment orders with a customer-agreed security procedure: The payment order is considered valid if the security procedure is legally sound and the bank acted in good faith with security procedure
    • A bank is not obligated to follow an instruction if it violates a written agreement or customer instruction.

    Exclusion of Consumer Transactions

    • Article 4A does not apply to funds transfers governed by the Electronic Fund Transfer Act of 1978.

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