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Outgoing Files in Bacs Direct

View all uploaded Bacs files, search for specific submissions and track progress through validation, approval and submission.

Written by Gemma Langley

The Outgoing Files screen displays all Bacs files uploaded for your organisation. You can use it to search for files, monitor their status, review file details and manage files throughout the validation, approval and submission process.

View uploaded files

  1. Click the Direct Debits tab on the left-hand side.

  2. From the main menu, select Bacs Direct and click Outgoing Files.


Search for a file

Use the search and filter options to locate specific files. You can search and filter by:

  • Filename

  • Status

  • Uploaded By

  • Date Range


Review file information

The Outgoing Files list includes the following information for each file:

  • Uploaded Date - The date the file was uploaded.

  • Filename - The file name and file type.

  • Lines - The number of records contained within the file.

  • Uploaded By - The user who uploaded the file.

  • Approvals Outstanding - The number of approvals still required.

  • Status - The current status of the file.

  • Action - Provides access to available file actions, including reviewing file details, fixing validation issues, submitting files or approving files, depending on the file status and your permissions.

📌Note: The actions available for a file depend on its status and your permissions within Bacs Direct.

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