A Go library and HTTP server for reading, writing, and validating Automated Clearing House (ACH) files following Nacha standards.
Moov ACH is an open-source Go library and HTTP server for working with Automated Clearing House (ACH) files. It implements a reader, writer, and validator for ACH transactions, enabling developers to programmatically create, parse, and validate electronic payments according to Nacha standards. The project solves the need for a reliable, programmatic way to handle ACH files without relying on proprietary banking software.
Developers and engineers building financial applications, payment processing systems, or fintech platforms that require integration with U.S. banking infrastructure. It is particularly useful for teams needing to generate or parse ACH files for direct deposit, bill payments, or other electronic fund transfers.
Developers choose Moov ACH because it is a production-ready, open-source alternative to commercial ACH solutions, offering full Nacha compliance, a simple API, and the flexibility of self-hosting. Its modular design and active community support make it easier to integrate ACH processing without vendor lock-in.
ACH implements a reader, writer, and validator for Automated Clearing House (ACH) files. The HTTP server is available in a Docker image and the Go package is available.
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Supports all Standard Entry Class codes with detailed examples for each, ensuring full Nacha compliance for U.S. ACH transactions, as listed in the README's table.
Offers a Go library, HTTP API, Docker image, CLI tool, and in-browser parser, allowing developers to choose the best fit for their stack, evidenced by the multiple usage sections.
Processes data purely in-memory with no persistence, reducing security risks and simplifying architecture, as explicitly stated in the 'Data persistence' section.
Actively used in production environments with regular updates, community support via Slack, and extensive testing, highlighted in the 'Project status' and badges.
By design, it does not save any ACH file data, requiring external systems for storage and history, which limits use cases like long-term auditing or stateful processing.
Focuses solely on ACH file generation and parsing; for full payment workflows (e.g., event handling), users must integrate additional tools like moov-io/achgateway, as admitted in the README.
Primarily a Go library, and while an HTTP API exists, client SDKs are limited (only Node is mentioned), making it less accessible for non-Go teams without custom integration work.