Testing Frequently Asked Questions
MyStandards Readiness Portal
- What is the MyStandards Readiness Portal and who should be testing with this tool?
The MyStandards Readiness Portal is a dedicated testing environment that allows customers to validate their test ISO 20022 messages against the Fedwire Funds Service ISO 20022 specifications. Specifically, customers are able to submit their test ISO 20022 messages to the MyStandards Readiness Portal to ensure that their messages are structured properly and pass various format requirements for each message (e.g., mandatory versus optional data elements, minimum or maximum field lengths, allowable characters or codes). This testing is recommended for FedLine Direct Solution and FedLine Advantage Solution import/export users. Please note: FedLine Advantage manual entry users will receive all errors provided at the top of the screen.
- What is the availability of the MyStandards Readiness Portal?
The MyStandards Readiness Portal testing environment is available on a 24x7x365 basis.
- Will the MyStandards Readiness Portal contain sample messages that we can use?
Samples of all ISO 20022 messages included in the scope for the Fedwire Funds Service ISO 20022 implementation are published in the MyStandards Readiness Portal.
- Will there be a template to create test messages in the MyStandards Readiness Portal?
Users will be able to leverage the sample ISO 20022 messages included in the MyStandards Readiness Portal to create test messages.
- When testing in the MyStandards Readiness Portal, is there a way to correct errors on the screen or do I have to cancel the test message and upload a new one?
You can correct errors directly in the test message displayed on the screen and then run the test again to confirm your changes fixed the error. You can continue this trial-and-error approach until you have successfully addressed all errors.
- How do we access the MyStandards Readiness Portal?
The use of MyStandards is free and does not require SWIFT® membership, but users will need a valid swift.com login ID and password to access the MyStandards platform to use the MyStandards Readiness Portal. See MyStandards access instructions (PDF).
Additionally, review the MyStandards webinar (Off-site, Video) that provides a detailed overview of the MyStandards platform, including how to navigate the platform and the usage of the MyStandards Readiness Portal.
DIT and DIT2 Environments
- How will the two DIT environments be supported?
The two Depository Institution Testing environments are configured as described below:
- The DIT environment continues to serve as the production-like environment for the Fedwire Funds Service.
- The DIT2 environment will host future enhancements for the Fedwire Funds Service.
Testing availability for Fedwire Funds Service future releases As of July 14 As of August 21 As of September 18 DIT Production version (1.0) September release (1.1) DIT2 Production version (1.0) September release (1.1) December release (1.2) - How do I access the DIT2 environment to test the ISO 20022 version of the FedPayments Manager – Funds application?
- Log in to the FedLine Advantage Solution from the FedLine Home page as you do today. Once logged on, click on the “Access Test Environment” button. You should see a new “Fedwire Funds DIT2” tab to access the DIT2 environment.
- Contact Wholesale Testing Services and they can provide you with the direct URL.
- Do we need to fill out a test request form to conduct testing in the DIT2 environment?
You will be able to access the DIT2 environment when you are ready to begin testing; however, if you need support from Wholesale Testing Services (e.g., Wholesale Testing Services to send you incoming test messages) you will need to submit the appropriate DIT2 Test Request Form — Fedwire Funds Participant or Service/Software Provider — and indicate the type of support you need. You will also need to submit the appropriate DIT2 Test Request Form when you are ready to complete your DIT2 certification testing as this requires coordination with Wholesale Testing Services.
- Can Wholesale Testing Services create test messages for us to test in the DIT2 environment?
Yes. To request Wholesale Testing Services to send you select ISO 20022 messages in the DIT2 environment, please submit the appropriate DIT2 Test Request Form — Fedwire Funds Participant or Service/Software Provider — and indicate which ISO 20022 message you want to receive.
- Can we do performance or volume testing in the DIT2 environment?
Yes. You can do performance and volume testing in the DIT2 environment, but you will need to create your own set of test messages to perform this testing. Wholesale Testing Services will not be able to send you a large number of ISO 20022 messages that you could use to conduct your performance or volume testing.
- Where can we find sample ISO 20022 messages that include the full message (i.e., message envelope, business application header and the ISO 20022 business message together) because the samples on the MyStandards Readiness Portal do not include the full message?
Sample messages are available on the private Fedwire Funds Service page on the MyStandards website. Each sample message will include the message envelope, business application header and ISO 20022 business message.
- Can Wholesale Testing Services send a Fedwire Receiver a malformed message in the DIT2 environment so that we can test our ability to receive a malformed message and respond with an admi.002 message to indicate that we cannot open the message?
No, we will not be able to send Fedwire Receivers malformed messages for testing in the DIT2 environment.
- Why are test BICs being rejected?
The Fedwire Funds Service will check for a valid BIC against the Swift BIC Directory. Test BICs per definition are not listed in the Swift BIC Directory, and any message carrying a test BIC as a result will not pass our validation.
Production Saturday Environment
- When will we be able to complete an Operational Readiness Test (ORT) with the ISO 20022 format in the production environment on a Saturday?
Please refer to the 2025 Saturday Production Test Schedule. We will resume ORTs starting in August 2025.
- When is Contingency Testing in the ISO 20022 format taking place?
Please refer to the Fedwire Services Contingency Test Schedule. We will conduct the Contingency Testing in the ISO 20022 format on September 20, 2025, for eligible customers. You can check by entering your routing number to see if you are eligible: Fedwire Services Hours and Testing Opportunities (scroll to the bottom of the page).