Rule amendments support expanded membership and access to critical national infrastructure
These changes took effect on February 9, 2026.
A series of amendments to the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS) rules are now in effect. These changes, which became effective on February 9, 2026, are designed to align with recent legislative updates to the Canadian Payments Act (CP Act) and refine and enhance operations and processing procedures.
Payments Canada’s rules, standards and procedure documents are updated regularly and versions posted online are in force. You can contact Payments Canada for confirmation by e-mail at info@payments.ca.
| Item | Title | Updated | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction |
Introduction
|
Retail batch payment system | |
| Quick links - ACSS |
Automated clearing settlement system rules, standards and by-laws
|
Retail batch payment system | |
| Association By-law No. 3 |
Payment Items & ACSS By-law
|
Retail batch payment system, System by-laws | |
| Association By-law No. 6 |
Compliance
|
Retail batch payment system, High-value payment system - Lynx, System by-laws | |
| Policy Statement |
Prohibition of Tele-Cheques in the Clearing and Settlement System
|
Retail batch payment system | |
| Rule A1 |
General Rules Pertaining to Items Acceptable for Clearing
|
Retail batch payment system | |
| Rule A3 |
Endorsement and Identification of Paper Items
|
Retail batch payment system | |
| Rule A4 |
Returned and Redirected Items
|
Retail batch payment system | |
| Rule A5 |
Credits to Accounts of Deceased Customers
|
Retail batch payment system | |
| Rule A6 |
Items in Dispute
|
Retail batch payment system | |
| Rule A9 |
Arbitration
|
Retail batch payment system | |
| Rule A10 |
Image Rule
|
Retail batch payment system |