The chart below can assist in determining which services your organization may need and the corresponding Subscriber access levels. This information is also available to End User Authorization Contacts (EUACs) within the EUAC Center via FedLine® Home.
Account Management Information access levels and descriptions
Access Level
Description
Account Management Information
Service provides the ability to see real-time Account Balance, Daylight Overdraft Balance and Available Funds Balance information and the ability to drill down to selected individual transactions. Service also provides a complete picture of your monthly service charges with the ability to drill down and search individual charges. There are two available levels: Restricted and Non-Restricted. Both levels provide access to all functions and features of the application. However, the Non-Restricted level provides information that customers may consider sensitive, including Available Funds Balance, as well as Daylight Overdraft Reports, collateral, memo post and net debit cap totals. Customers should only request one level, and if there are any questions about the appropriate level options, please contact your local Accounting Services Contact.
View Capital Stock Reports
Service provides access only to Capital Stock Reports (Capital Stock Advice of Holdings and Letter, monthly Capital Stock Statement of Holdings Report and semi‐annual Capital Stock Dividend Payment Advices) within the Account Management Information application. Applicable only to Federal Reserve System Member Banks, this credential is not required if the user already has Restricted or Non-Restricted access.
Central Bank Applications access levels and descriptions
Access Level
Description
Discount Window Direct
Service provides the ability to electronically request a loan from the Discount Window and message with Discount Window staff.
Reporting Central
Allows Subscribers to submit regulatory and statistical reports to the Federal Reserve manually or via a file upload. It also offers Subscribers the ability to submit data for multiple organizations and confirms receipt.
Reserves Central > Reserve Account Administration
Provides the ability to access reserve requirement and position information. It also includes reservable liabilities calculated from the FR 2900 report and close-of-business account balances.
Reserves Central > Term Deposit Facility
Program through which the Federal Reserve Banks offer interest-bearing term deposits to eligible institutions. A term deposit is a deposit with a specific maturity date. Operations under the Term Deposit Facility will be auction, fixed-rate or floating-rate operations.
Structure Central
Structure Central provides reporting entities with organizational structure information needed to prepare and file structure reports. It also allows them to file structure reports and confirms receipt.
General Check Services access levels and descriptions
Access Level
Description
FedDetect®Duplicate Notification for Check Services
Available with any Check Services role. Provides financial institutions the ability to enable and subscribe to reporting on potential duplicate commercial and Treasury checks.
Electronic Check Processing Services access levels and descriptions
Access Level
Description
FedForward® Image Deposit
Service provides the ability to upload FedForward Check Image Deposit files. Information regarding file history, file acknowledgements and the Cash Letter File Search function is also available.
FedReturn® Image Cash Letter
Service provides the ability to upload FedReturn Check Image Deposit files. Information regarding file history, file acknowledgements and the Cash Letter File Search function is also available.
FedReceipt® / Daily Image File Delivery
Service provides the ability to download FedReceipt Check Image files (this includes all FedReceipt/Daily Image File Delivery, Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) File Delivery and PDF File Delivery). Information regarding file history, file acknowledgements and the Cash Letter File Search function is also available.
FedForward Image Deposit (via Secure Client)
Service provides the ability to upload FedForward Check Image Deposit files via the internet through Axway Secure Client. Information regarding file history, file acknowledgements and the Cash Letter File Search function is also available.
FedReturn Image Cash Letter (via Secure Client)
Service provides the ability to upload FedForward Check Image Deposit files via the internet through Axway Secure Client. Information regarding file history, file acknowledgements and the Cash Letter File Search function is also available.
Service provides the ability to download FedReceipt Check Image files (this includes all FedReceipt/Daily Image File Delivery, MICR File Delivery and PDF File Delivery) via the internet through Axway Secure Client. Information regarding file history, file acknowledgements and the Cash Letter File Search function is also available.
Image on Demand links to the Federal Reserve Image Archive services, which include the FedImage Retrieval (image/item view/print) and FedImage Derived Returns Services. The FedImage Derived Returns Service is used to request that the Federal Reserve return physical check items, or copies of the check items, to the Bank of First Deposit (BOFD).
Service provides the ability to submit and receive check adjustment requests electronically, reducing the burden of paper forms and telephone inquiries normally associated with a request. Service also provides the ability to customize the data elements shown in the Inbox, Outbox and Archive.
Supervisor
In addition to User capabilities, service provides the ability to set a Large Dollar review limit for the institution.
Connection Management Center access levels and descriptions.
Access Level
Description
FedLine Advantage® Technical Contact
Provides the ability to enter, but not submit, technical data into the Connection Management Center for Virtual Private Network (VPN) device orders and configuration changes. Provides the ability to view existing profile information, including connectivity data, and the ability to view all FedLine Advantage technical documentation. Note: Orders and configuration changes must be approved and submitted by an authorized EUAC.
Service provides the ability for Receiving Depository Financial Institutions (RDFIs) to derive a return, NOC, dishonored or contested dishonored return item from the FedACH database. Return items are available for the previous two calendar years. NOC’s are available for the previous 60 business days.
Exception Resolution Service
Provides access to the FedACH Exception Resolution Service. The service enables financial institutions and the U.S. Department of the Treasury to manage exception cases in an efficient and secure manner. The service gives financial institutions the capability to open, view, respond and track cases through the FedLine Web® Solution and FedLine Advantage Solution.
Service is a business intelligence and analytics tool accessed through the FedLine Web and FedLine Advantage Solutions. Financial institutions can easily access a significant amount of historical information for a single RTN, family of RTNs or particular originators. The service makes the information easily understandable with graphical visualizations and Excel downloads. Analysis includes payments trends, SEC code analysis, originator summary, return rate analysis, reversals and international analysis by country.
Information Services
Services provide enhanced online access to information about FedACH transactions including settlement, file, batch, item and customer profile data. Several features provide customers with time-critical information for the current processing day as well as the 10 previous processing days. Information is also available for customers to monitor incoming FedACH batches, files and items via RDFI Alert and automatically generate and distribute reports about information contained in Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions via the FedPayments Reporter Service. Provides access to the FedDetect Anomaly Notification self-enablement portal and reports of atypical activity for the current day using baselines established for an institution’s historical activity or by comparing ACH transactions to industry rules.
FedACH Services – File Processing access levels and descriptions.
Access Level
Description
Approve Files Only
Service allows the Subscriber to approve and view the status of files. This access level does NOT allow the Subscriber to send or receive files. The Approve Files Only access level would be used to force two separate people to complete the file submission process. The Subscriber would approve files only; a separate Subscriber would be required to send and receive files.
Send and Receive Files Only
Service allows the Subscriber to send a file to FedACH, receive a file from FedACH, request an on-demand file and view the status of files. This access level does NOT allow the Subscriber to approve a file and release it for FedACH processing. The Send and Receive Files access level would be used to force two separate people to complete the file submission process. This Subscriber would send and receive files only; a separate Subscriber would be required to approve files.
Send, Receive and Approve Other Files
Service allows the Subscriber to send a file to FedACH, receive a file from FedACH, request an on-demand file delivery and view the status of files. In addition, this access level allows the Subscriber to approve files that were sent by another Subscriber. However, the access level restricts the Subscriber from approving the files he/she has sent. While the Subscriber can send, receive and approve files, the Send, Receive and Approve Other Files access level forces two people to complete the file submission process.
Send, Receive and Approve All Files
Service allows the Subscriber to send a file to FedACH, receive a file from FedACH, request an on-demand file delivery and view the status of files. In addition, this access level allows the Subscriber to approve files that he/she has sent. The Send, Receive and Approve All Files access level gives the Subscriber the ability to perform ALL facets of the file submission process.
The service monitors batches by either Originating Depository Financial Institution (ODFI) routing transit number (RTN) or ODFI RTN and associated Company ID.
FedACH Risk Origination Monitoring Service access levels and descriptions.
This Subscriber may set batch management criteria (example: origination credit cap) with the approval of a second Subscriber. The Subscriber may also release/reject batches pended by the service for exceeding criteria parameters.
Set/Edit Criteria Under Dual Control, View Only Pended Batches
This Subscriber may set batch management criteria (example: origination credit cap) with the approval of a second Subscriber. The Subscriber may also see but not release/reject batches pended by the service for exceeding criteria parameters.
Set/Edit Criteria, Release Pended Batches
This Subscriber may set batch management criteria (example: origination credit cap) without requiring a second approval. The Subscriber may also release/reject batches for ACH processing pended by the service for exceeding criteria parameters.
Set/Edit Criteria, View Only Pended Batches
This Subscriber may set batch management criteria (example: origination credit cap) without requiring a second approval. The Subscriber may also see but not release/reject batches pended by the service for exceeding criteria parameters.
View Only Criteria, Release Pended Batches
This Subscriber may view batch management criteria (example: origination credit cap) but not set or edit the criteria. The Subscriber may also release/reject batches for ACH processing pended by the service for exceeding criteria parameters.
View Only Criteria, View Only Pended Batches
This Subscriber may view batch management criteria (example: origination credit cap) but not set or edit the criteria. The Subscriber may also see but not release/reject batches pended by the service for exceeding criteria parameters.
Service provides the ability to view reports and to modify “Read Only” and “User” access by limiting the number of branch offices available to those Subscribers.
Cross-shipping
Service provides Subscribers access to cross-shipping information and the Deposit Difference Report on FedLine Web.
Deposit Notification Only for Armored Carriers
Service provides a Subscriber at an armored carrier the ability to enter deposit notifications on behalf of a depository institution, view associated reports for specific endpoints to which the Subscriber has been granted access, upload What-To-Expect (WTE) files, and view, print and download e-receipts. (A Subscriber at a depository institution with the “Administrator” access level who has access rights to the endpoint must grant endpoint access.) A Subscriber with this access level is not able to place currency or coin orders.
Deposit Notification Only for Depository Institutions
Service provides a Subscriber at a depository institution the ability to enter deposit notifications and to view associated reports for specific endpoints to which a Subscriber has been granted access. (A Subscriber with the “Administrator” access level who has access rights to the endpoint must grant endpoint access.) A Subscriber with this access level is not able to place currency or coin orders.
Read Only
Service provides the ability to view reports for deposits, deposit differences, file uploads, orders and supply orders.
User
Service provides the ability to order currency and coin, to enter deposit notifications, to order cash supplies and to view associated reports.
Custodial Inventory (CI) Services access levels and descriptions.
Access Level
Description
CI Remote Vault Staff
Service provides the ability to perform deposit, withdrawal and transfer transactions, input and/or update payment and vault holdings data for custodial inventories and view associated reports, queries and broadcast messages for the CI sites to which the Subscriber has been granted access.
CI Remote Vault Manager
Service provides the ability to perform all functions performed by CI Remote Vault Staff and other functions unique to the CI Remote Vault Manager access level, including opening and closing the CI Vault, making corrections and approving updates to payment and vault holdings data for the CI sites to which the Subscriber has been granted access.
CI Executive Manager
Service provides the ability to view reports, queries and broadcast messages for all CI sites to which the Subscriber has been granted access. The Subscriber cannot execute transactions, make or approve corrections or open and close the CI Vault.
Extended Custodial Inventory Services access levels and descriptions.
Access Level
Description
ECI Remote Vault Staff
Service provides the ability to perform deposits, withdrawals, re-deposits, transfers and shipments. Subscribers can also view reports, queries and broadcast messages for their ECI sites.
ECI Remote Vault Manager
Service provides the ability to perform all functions performed by ECI Remote Vault Staff and other functions unique to the ECI Remote Vault Manager access level, including adjustment transaction processing, access to certain manager reports and ability to override certain conditions.
ECI Executive Manager
Service provides the ability to view reports and broadcast messages for the Subscriber’s ECI site or other ECI sites managed by the organization.
Country Flow Reporter
Service provides the ability to report the currency that is sent to and received from foreign countries by depository institutions that have an account with and obtain services from the Federal Reserve Banks.
Coin Terminal Services access levels and descriptions.
Access Level
Description
CT Remote Vault Staff
Service provides the ability to perform deposit, order and transfer transactions, enter pallet shipments and view a number of reports, queries and broadcast messages for the CT site to which the Subscriber has been granted access.
CT Remote Vault Manager
Service provides the ability to perform all functions performed by CT Remote Vault Staff and other functions unique to the CT Remote Vault Manager access level, including opening and closing the CT Vault, performing denomination switches and viewing all available reports, queries and broadcast messages for the CT site to which the Subscriber has been granted access.
CT Executive Manager
Service provides the ability to view all available reports, queries and broadcast messages for the CT site(s) to which the Subscriber has been granted access. Subscribers cannot execute transactions or open and close the CT Vault.
FedLine Developer API access levels and descriptions.
Access Level
Description
Account Balance API Developer
Provides access to the Account Balance Activity API, which enables financial institutions with Federal Reserve master and subaccounts who currently utilize the Account Management Information (AMI) application to view near real-time summary account balance information. Allows financial institutions to receive and integrate automated Federal Reserve account balance information into their core platforms and expedite account activity decisioning and reconciliation.
Check Returns Reporting API Developer
Provides access to the Advanced Notice – Returns API, which enables financial institutions to assess the impact of a return item before it would normally be presented. This API allows for integration with the FedPayments Reporter Service, which offers financial institutions reporting capabilities for checks processed by the Federal Reserve Banks.
Payments Information API Developer
Provides access to the full suite of FedACH APIs which offers a standard, automated way to quickly access information and data that supports the monitoring, reconciliation and troubleshooting of FedACH Services.
This access level provides access to the following FedACH APIs:
Grants the ability to view and update certain profile and connection settings, view reports, provide dual verification/approval of profile updates, and download the client channel definition table (CCDT) file. Provides access to the Customer Testing Tool and the FedNow DevRel resource, which contains technical resources including MQ and ISO® 20022 messaging specifications, operating procedures and other materials for use by application developers.
Manager
Grants the ability to view and update certain profile and connection settings, view reports and give verification/approval of profile updates. Provides access to the Customer Testing Tool and FedNow DevRel.
Read-Only User
Grants the ability to view profile settings, connection settings, negative list and reports. Provides access to FedNow DevRel.
Technical User
Grants the ability to view and initiate the upload of the initial public key for message signing and to download the CCDT file. Provides access to the Customer Testing Tool and FedNow DevRel.
Resource User
Provides access to FedNow DevRel.
Risk Mitigation
Grants the ability to view and update risk mitigation functionalities, including correspondent limits and fraud mitigation tools.
FedPayments Manager for the Fedwire Funds Service access levels and descriptions.
Access Level
Description
FedPayments Manager – Funds
The FedPayments Manager for the Fedwire Funds Service is a tool that depository institutions may use to prepare and submit outgoing messages and other requests to the Fedwire Funds Service for processing.
Funds Analyst
The Funds Analyst access level provides inquiry access.
Funds Manager
The Funds Manager access level provides the ability to view processing options, view audit log events when changes are made to processing options and designate email addresses to receive specific internal notifications.
Funds Supervisor
At least one Subscriber from your organizations must have the Funds Supervisor access level; this is the ONLY level that can update the processing options. The Funds Supervisor access level provides the ability to view and update processing options for your organization. This role also allows the Subscriber to inquire on incoming and outgoing messages, cancel messages, release messages held for Supervisor review, manage custom templates and view audit log events and statements.
Funds Transfer Specialist
A minimum of two Subscribers must have the Funds Transfer Specialist access level; however, we suggest more than two for adequate coverage. The Funds Transfer Specialist access level provides the ability to create, import, update, verify and submit outgoing messages. This role also allows the Subscriber to inquire on incoming and outgoing messages, manage templates and view statements. Please note: The standard security procedures offered by the Federal Reserve Banks require that a sending bank have controls in place to ensure that the initiation of a payment order requires action by more than one individual. The default verification setting in the FedPayments Manager requires the verifier to be different from the individual who created an outgoing message and the individual who last updated the same message.
FedPayments Manager for the Fedwire Securities Service
FedPayments Manager for the Fedwire Securities Service access levels and descriptions.
Access Level
Description
FedPayments Manager – Securities
The FedPayments Manager for the Fedwire Securities Service is a tool that depository institutions may use to prepare and submit outgoing messages and other requests to the Fedwire Securities Service for processing.
Securities Analyst
The Securities Analyst access level provides inquiry access.
Securities Manager
The Securities Manager access level provides the ability to view processing options, view audit log events when changes are made to processing options and designate email addresses to receive specific internal notifications.
Securities Supervisor
At least one Subscriber must have the Securities Supervisor access level; this is the ONLY level that can update processing options. The Securities Supervisor access level provides the ability to view and update processing options. This role also allows the Subscriber to inquire on incoming and outgoing messages, cancel messages, release messages held for Supervisor review, manage custom templates and view audit log events and statements.
Securities Transfer Specialist
A minimum of two Subscribers must have the Securities Transfer Specialist access level; however, we suggest more than two for adequate coverage. The Securities Transfer Specialist access level provides the ability to create, import, update, verify and submit outgoing messages. This role also allows the Subscriber to inquire on incoming and outgoing messages, manage templates and view statements. Please note: The standard security procedures offered by the Federal Reserve Banks require that a sending bank have controls in place to ensure that the initiation of a securities transfer requires action by more than one individual. The default verification setting in FedPayments Manager requires the verifier to be different from the individual who created an outgoing message and the individual who last updated the same message.
National Settlement Service access levels and descriptions.
Access Level
Description
FedPayments Manager – NSS
The FedPayments Manager for the National Settlement Service is a tool that settlement agents may use to prepare and submit settlement files to the National Settlement Service for processing.
Settlement Administrator
The Settlement Administrator access level provides the ability to update verification and processing options for your organization. It also provides inquiry access and the ability to submit file retry and cancel instructions. At least one Subscriber from your organization must have the Settlement Administrator access level.
Settlement Analyst
The Settlement Analyst access level provides inquiry access.
Settlement Originator
The Settlement Originator access level provides inquiry access and the ability to create, import, verify and submit settlement files. Please note: The Federal Reserve Banks require independent verification of Settlement Files. The default verification setting in the FedPayments Manager requires the verifier to be different from the last updater. Due to the independent verification requirement, please ensure that you have a sufficient number of Subscribers with this access level to allow for vacations, meetings and illness.
Settlement Supervisor
The Settlement Supervisor access level provides inquiry access, the ability to create, import, verify and submit settlement files and the ability to submit file retry and cancel instructions. Due to the independent verification requirement, please ensure that you have a sufficient number of Subscribers with this access level to allow for vacations, meetings and illness.
