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ACH Standard Entry Class (SEC) Code

What does RCK mean on a bank statement?

RCK

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08/05 KROGER RCK CHK# 1024 RET $45.20

Plain-English Definition

RCK stands for Re-Presented Check Entry. RCK is used by merchants and collection agencies to re-present a paper check electronically via ACH after it was initially returned for non-sufficient funds.

Important: What this code is NOT

RCK is not a new or unauthorized purchase. It is the electronic re-clearing of an existing paper check you previously wrote that failed to clear on the first deposit attempt.

Understanding RCK (Re-Presented Check Entry)

RCK (Re-Presented Check Entry) occurs when a paper check you wrote bounced due to insufficient funds (NSF) or uncollected funds, and the merchant or collection agency re-submits the check electronically through the ACH network.

Nacha rules restrict RCK entries strictly to items under $2,500 that were originally written as standard consumer paper checks.

The originator may only attempt to re-present an item a maximum of two times after the initial physical check return.

How to Locate the Actual Merchant

Because RCK specifies the underlying payment rail or transaction type, you must examine the accompanying text on your statement to identify where you actually shopped or paid:

  1. Step 1 Check your checkbook register or check carbon copies for the check number, which is almost always printed in the description field next to 'RCK' (e.g., 'RCK CHK# 1042').
  2. Step 2 Match the exact dollar amount to recent returned check notices or NSF fee entries on your previous statement cycle.
  3. Step 3 Contact the merchant or billing entity you wrote the check to and confirm if your account balance has been settled.

Common Statement Line Formats

Financial institutions typically format RCK entries like this:

  • KROGER RCK CHK# 1024 RET
  • WALMART RCK CHECK# 502
  • TARGET RET CHK RCK 1892
  • RCK ENTRY CHECK 0294 RE-PRES

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