Cheque: Greece

To access Payments, click Payments on the CitiDirect navigation bar and select any link to the process tabs, such as Modify. The Payments Summary Form appears. Click New and select New Outgoing Payment. The Payments Detail Form appears. Note: Required fields are identified by a red asterisk ( * ).

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To access Payments, click Payments on the CitiDirect navigation bar and select Input New Outgoing. The Payments Detail Form appears. Note: Required fields are identified by a red asterisk ( * ).

The Preformat Code field should be left blank when creating a payment from Full Detail. Note: If you are going to Submit and Create Preformat, information is required in this field.

In the Payment Currency/Amount fields, the currency code defaults to Client Configuration settings. If you want to change it, click the Library Look-Up button, select a different currency code, and enter the amount of the payment in that currency.

If the Use This Currency For Next Payment checkbox is selected, the currency used in this payment will be saved as the default for the next payment entered.

In the Payment Method field, click the Library Look-Up button and select Cheque.

In the Payment Type field, click the Library Look-Up button and select a payment type. Fields specific to the selected payment type appear in the lower portion of the Payments Detail Form. Note: Based on the specified currency and the Debit Account number, CitiDirect automatically determines exactly which payment types are available. This field may be protected based upon the Beneficiary Account and Currency combination.

In the Transaction Reference Number field, enter the transaction reference number if needed. Note: A complete or partial Transaction Reference Number may be system-generated if specified in Client Preferences.

The Confidential field is available if selected in My Preferences. If you want to indicate that this is a confidential payment, select this check box. Note: Access to confidential payments is determined by your Access Profile.

The Ordering Party Name/Address field defaults to Client Preference settings. If you want to change the default, click the Library Look-Up button and select an ordering party. To view all information in this field, click the multiple line button. Note: This field is available only if Payment Type field is Bank Draft.

If Payment Type is Bank Draft:

The Value Date field defaults to a system-generated date. If you want to change the default, use the date spinner or calendar to enter a date that is later than the system-generated date. Click here for information on Value Dates. Note: This field is only available if the Payment Type field is Bank Draft.
In the Beneficiary Name/Address field, enter the name and address of the beneficiary. Information must be entered in English. To view all information in this field, click the multiple line button.
In the Beneficiary Country Code/Name field, click the Library Look-Up button and select a country code.
If you want to enter additional Bank Details with the payment, click on the Bank Details Sub-Form hyperlink. In the Bank Details Sub-form dialog box, click the Library Look-Up button, select a Codeword, and enter a description. Click Save to save the current item to the list. To view all information in this field, click the multiple line button.
If you want to enter data that is required by the central bank, click on the Central Bank Reporting Form hyperlink. Click Save to save the information entered.

If Payment Type is Local Cheque (Hold) or Local Cheque (Mailed):

The Debit Value Datefield defaults to the current business date. Note: The Debit Value Date will default to the next business day when the system date is not a business day or the Cut-Off Time has passed.
The Credit Value Date field defaults to the current business date and should be the same as the Debit Value Date.
In the Beneficiary Account Number field, enter the account number of the beneficiary. This field is automatically populated when Beneficiary Name is filled using the library. If the field is not filled or you want to overwrite it, enter an account number.
In the Beneficiary Name field, click the Library Look-Up button to select a Beneficiary Name or enter the name of the beneficiary. To view all information in this field, click the multiple line button.
In the Beneficiary Address field, enter the address of the beneficiary. This field is automatically populated when Beneficiary Name is filled using the library. If the field is not filled or you want to overwrite it, enter an address. To view all information in this field, click the multiple line button.
In the Beneficiary Bank Name/Address fields, enter the bank name and address of the beneficiary. To view all information in this field, click the multiple line button.
The Charges Indicator field defaults to Client Configuration settings. If you want to change the default, click the drop-down arrow and select Our or Beneficiary.
In the Charges Account field, enter the debit account number.
In the Payment Details field, enter any additional details you want to include with the payment. To view all information in this field, click the multiple line button.

Click Submit to save and submit the payment for validation. The payment moves to the next step in the payment process as defined by Flow Control requirements.

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Click Submit and Create Preformat to submit the payment for validation and save the payment information as a preformat. Both the payment and the preformat move to the next step in their respective processes, as defined by Flow Control requirements.

Notes:

If server validation fails a Warning or an Error message appears.

For information on the Other Options available, click here.