Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for business is meant to simplify payments. But for many Dynamics 365 BC users, the process includes unnecessary manual steps that slow teams down.
The Challenge: EFT for Business Manual File Handling
Out of the box, Business Central generates an EFT file that users must manually download, locate, and then upload to their bank’s secure portal.
That may sound minor until you consider how often this happens and what’s at stake.
Common issues we see:
- Delays caused by hunting for the correct file version
- Increased risk of human error in a process tied directly to cash movement
For finance teams processing frequent payments, these extra steps add friction and stress to what should be a clean, controlled workflow.
Why This Matters
EFT for business files contain sensitive banking data. Every manual touchpoint increases the chance of:
- Uploading the wrong file
- Missing a payment deadline
- Failing an internal control or audit check
When payment volumes grow, manual file handling doesn’t scale, it becomes a bottleneck.
The Solution: Automated Delivery to the Bank Secure Folder
To remove this issue, we have added a function connecting Business Central and Azure File Storage with automation so files are automatically routed to a secure folder that is accessed by the Bank’s Portal as part of the payment run.
With this enhancement:
- EFT for business files are generated and automatically delivered to the correct secure location
- No manual uploads or file handling is required
- The risk of misplacing, renaming, or uploading the wrong file is eliminated
- Finance teams can complete payment runs faster and with confidence
The result is a cleaner, more secure, and more reliable EFT process that aligns with real banking workflows.
Small Fixes, Big Impact
This customization is a perfect example of how targeted enhancements in Business Central can dramatically improve day-to-day finance operations.
If your team is still manually handling EFT for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, this is a simple change that delivers immediate value.