PNC Bank positive pay file format
PNC PINACLE (CSV with issue/void indicator)
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File layout
Delimited file (comma-separated), .csv extension.
| Column | Field | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Account Number | |
| 2 | Check Number | |
| 3 | Amount | decimal amount, e.g. 150.50 |
| 4 | Pay Date | MM/DD/YYYY |
| 5 | Note | |
| 6 | Payee | |
| 7 | Issue/Void |
Void handling: issued checks marked "I", voided checks marked "V".
Notes: PINACLE File Import lets you define your own mapping. Confirm your configured column order and date format match this layout, or use the custom/generic option.
Source: Reproduced from ERP vendor documentation (the bank does not publish this spec directly). Do a test upload before relying on it. Reference: ERP vendor reproduction; PNC PINACLE officially supports client-defined import mappings.
How to create a PNC Bank positive pay file
Export your check register from QuickBooks, your ERP, or a spreadsheet, then use the free generator: upload the file, match your columns once, choose “PNC PINACLE (CSV with issue/void indicator)”, and download a file formatted exactly as above. Processing happens entirely in your browser, so account and check data never leaves your computer. Always verify your first file with a test upload in your bank portal.