National Settlement Service Resources
To facilitate the day-to-day payment operations of financial institutions nationwide, we offer you the resources listed below related to our National Settlement Service. If you have any questions about these resources, please contact Central Services Support Staff at P: (800) 758-9403.
High-Level Onboarding Process for National Settlement Service
Provides an overview of the onboarding process for the National Settlement Service.
National Settlement Service Extension Guidelines
Provides guidelines for extensions for NSS Settlement Agents.
National Settlement Service Volume and Value Statistics
Provides volumes and dollar values of settlement for the National Settlement Service.
Operating Circular 12 and Forms
Sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Federal Reserve Banks provide the National Settlement Service for participants.
- Multilateral Settlement (PDF) Effective 03/08/21
Wholesale Services Operating Hours and FedPayments® Manager Hours of Availability
Provides details about the hours of operation for Fedwire Services and National Settlement Service