By electronic fund transfer the collection float can be completely removed the other benefit of electronic fund transfer is instant updating of accounts and reporting of balances as and when needed without any delay.
2) Payment Float: Cheques given but not paid through the bank at any specific time is termed as payment float. Companies can make use of payment float, through issuing cheques, even though it means as per books of account an overdraft beyond permissible bank restrictions. The company must be very careful in playing such float in view of stringent provisions about the dishonoring of cheques and loss of reputation etc.