Ramp Banking Approval controls for external debits
Note: Debit settings depend on which Banking account you have. Ramp Checking Account, provided by First Internet Bank of Indiana (FIB), supports approval controls for external debits. Ramp Operating Account, powered by J.P. Morgan, is currently in beta for approved businesses and does not support approval controls for external debits.
Overview
Ramp lets you control who can debit your Banking account. The debit settings you see depend on your account type.
- Ramp Checking Account supports three settings: Require approval , Allow all , and Allow only trusted vendors .
- Ramp Operating Account supports two settings: Allow all and Allow only trusted vendors .
Ramp Checking Account debit settings
For Ramp Checking Account(s), go to Account details to choose from three Debit settings options.
Setting
Description
Require approval
Debits from untrusted vendors debit your account immediately, then require approval from assigned approvers within a 2-day review window.
Allow all
Allows any external account to debit your Ramp Checking Account via ACH.
Allow only trusted vendors
Allows debits only from trusted vendors whose Originator IDs you add to your list.
If you do not add any vendors, all external ACH debits are blocked.
When you select Require approval, debits from unapproved vendors initially reduce your Ramp Checking Account balance. Assigned approvers can then approve or reject the debit. If no one takes action within the review window, the debit is automatically reversed and the funds return to your account. Trusted vendors bypass the approval step.
To turn on approval controls, open Account details, click Edit, set Debit settings to Require approval, assign approvers, optionally add trusted vendors, then save your changes.
Pending approvals appear in Ramp Banking and on the Ramp homepage. Assigned approvers are also notified by email and, if your business has them connected, Slack or Microsoft Teams.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Require approval | Debits from untrusted vendors debit your account immediately, then require approval from assigned approvers within a 2-day review window. |
| Allow all | Allows any external account to debit your Ramp Checking Account via ACH. |
| Allow only trusted vendors | Allows debits only from trusted vendors whose Originator IDs you add to your list. If you do not add any vendors, all external ACH debits are blocked. |
Ramp Operating Account debit settings
Ramp Operating Account, powered by J.P. Morgan, is currently in beta for approved businesses. It does not support approval controls for external debits.
In Account details, click Edit to choose one of these debit settings:
- Allow all : Allows external accounts to debit your Ramp Operating Account via ACH.
- Allow only trusted vendors : Allows debits only from vendors you add as trusted vendors. Use Add vendor to enter the vendor name and Originator ID. If you do not add any vendors, all external ACH debits are blocked.
What are originator IDs?
Originator IDs are unique identifiers used to identify the vendor or platform that is initiating an ACH debit. They help you decide which vendors to trust for external debits.
If you need to confirm ACH authorization for payroll or another external debit setup, Ramp Checking Account customers can download an authorization confirmation letter from Account details. If your debit setting is Allow only trusted vendors, you can choose which Originator IDs to include. If your debit setting is Allow all, the letter confirms that all ACH debits are permitted.
If you need to confirm who is authorized to sign on the account, use the same menu to download an Authorized signer confirmation. This option is available only for Ramp Checking Accounts provided by FIB. Ramp does not use a separate authorized signer role for this document. Instead, it can include Ramp admins or owners, plus your registered controlling officer if their KYC status is approved.
Frequently asked questions
How do I share proof that a payroll provider or vendor is authorized to debit my account?
Go to Account details, open the menu for the relevant account details, and choose Download bank letter. Then select Authorization confirmation. If your debit setting is Allow only trusted vendors, select the Originator IDs to include in the PDF. If your debit setting is Allow all, the PDF confirms that all ACH debits are permitted. You can share this letter with payroll providers or other third parties that need ACH authorization confirmation.
Where to find originator IDs (if you have previous external withdrawals):
- Go to Banking > Overview , select the Checking Account, then open History .
- Filter for Transaction type = 'Withdrawal' and Account details = The desired account detail .
- Click into the transaction, the Originator ID will be listed within the transaction drawer.