When a file is uploaded to Bacs Direct, it is automatically validated before it can be submitted. If issues are identified, Bacs Direct displays validation errors and provides guidance to help you resolve them. Common issues can be corrected directly within the validation process, allowing the file to continue without needing to be uploaded again.

The validation screen displays details of any issues that must be resolved before the file can continue through the submission process.

Bacs Direct provides guided fix flows for common validation issues. Depending on the file and validation result, you may be prompted to provide additional information or correct data before the file can proceed.

If a processing date is missing, select a valid processing date before continuing. Bacs Direct validates the selected date against processing and cut-off rules to ensure the file can be submitted successfully.

If a Service User Number (SUN) is missing, select the appropriate SUN before continuing through the validation process.

If bank account information is missing, enter the required details and continue through the validation process.

If individual transactions contain validation issues, Bacs Direct identifies the affected records and displays details of the error. Review the information provided and correct the affected transactions before continuing.

Bacs Direct automatically checks uploaded files for potential duplicates. If a possible duplicate is detected, a warning is displayed so the file can be reviewed before submission.

Once all validation issues have been resolved, the file is automatically revalidated and can continue through the review, approval or submission process.

For SmartDebit Direct files, validation errors can be corrected directly within Bacs Direct without uploading a new file.

If multiple rows contain validation errors, select Delete Rows with Errors to remove all errored rows in a single action.

Once changes have been made, the file is automatically revalidated.