Which methods exist for ARC to process Travel Agency Service Fees?

Which methods exist for ARC to process Travel Agency Service Fees?

• A. Via cash advances at the agency.
• B. Via checks mailed to ARC.
• C. Via your Global Distribution System (GDS) system issue an Automated MCOs validated on ARC which is included in the weekly ARC Sales Report or use Agent's Choice.
• D. Only via ARC's online portal.

Answer: (C)

ARC processes Travel Agency Service Fees electronically by generating Automated MCOs through the GDS, which ARC validates and includes in the weekly ARC Sales Report, or by using the Agent’s Choice option. These methods provide a traceable, auditable record tied to the agency’s sales and ensure proper posting and reporting. Cash advances at the agency or checks mailed to ARC are not the accepted processing mechanism, as they bypass the electronic posting and reporting workflow. Relying only on ARC’s online portal does not by itself implement the Automated MCO workflow or the weekly Sales Report integration, so it isn’t the sole method for processing these fees.

ARC processes Travel Agency Service Fees electronically by generating Automated MCOs through the GDS, which ARC validates and includes in the weekly ARC Sales Report, or by using the Agent’s Choice option. These methods provide a traceable, auditable record tied to the agency’s sales and ensure proper posting and reporting. Cash advances at the agency or checks mailed to ARC are not the accepted processing mechanism, as they bypass the electronic posting and reporting workflow. Relying only on ARC’s online portal does not by itself implement the Automated MCO workflow or the weekly Sales Report integration, so it isn’t the sole method for processing these fees.