What is the full form of ECSECS: Electronic Clearing ServiceECS stands for Electronic Clearing Service. It is an electronic mode of funds transfer from one bank account to another bank account. It also facilitates electronic credit/debit transaction associated with customer's account. It is usually used for transactions that are repetitive or periodic in nature. ![]() HistoryThe Electronic Clearing Service was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India to provide a faster method for Periodic and Repetitive payment. TypesAn ECS service can be of two types as follows: ECS credit: In this ECS, an institution makes a credit to your bank account, e.g. your dividends, salary etc. So, a single account is debited periodically to credit multiple accounts. ECS debit: In this ECS, you make payments as EMI for your loans, mutual funds, premium of policies etc. Advantages of ECS
How to get ECS SchemeYou have to inform your bank and provide a mandate for the bank to authorize the institution, which can then debit or credit the payments through the bank. The mandate includes the details of your bank branch and account information. Salaried persons and employees of government or private firms, who have a salary account, can contact bank authorities and sign for ECS.
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