Multiple US banks experienced deposit delays due to a processing error on Friday, as reported by the Federal Reserve
Bank of America informed customers about potential deposit delays affecting several banks
Chase confirmed that some of its customers' direct deposits were not updated as a result of the error
Customers at Bank of America, Chase, US Bank, Truist, and Wells Fargo reported issues on Friday morning
The issue was traced back to a processing problem at the private sector operator of the Automated Clearing House (ACH), a national transaction network
The ACH system facilitates electronic payments among banks, including direct deposit paychecks and bill payments
The Federal Reserve stated that an "error" in a batch of payments caused the delay in processing
The Clearing House, the ACH operator, confirmed that the problem was due to a "manual error" and not a cybersecurity attack
There was no specified timeline for when the issue would be resolved
Banks assured customers that their accounts remained secure, and the delayed deposits would be processed as soon as possible