OTCnet News and Updates
Upcoming: Release 4.13.1
The Over-the-Counter Network (OTCnet) application will be updated to Release 4.13.1 on Saturday, October 18, 2025. In this update, the Voucher Date for U.S. currency deposits can be set up to five business days in advance. Please note, the Date of Deposit will still be automatically set to the current system date. Also, the Comments field will be made available to provide more notes about the deposit. The Deposit Confirmer will be required to provide an explanation in the Comments field if the Voucher Date is not the same as the Date of Deposit.
OTCnet Archive Postponed until 2026
As part of OTCnet’s system maintenance efforts, the archiving of historical check and deposit transactions from the Online Transactional Processing (OLTP) database to the OTCnet Archive will be paused from October 1, 2025, through February 2026.
This means that data becoming eligible for archiving during this time frame will not appear when a user generates Scheduled Reports (formerly known as Historical Reports). Previously generated Scheduled Reports will continue to be available for review. Please note that all check and deposit transactions remain accessible to view in the OLTP active report modules. Once system maintenance is complete in February 2026, all eligible transaction data will be included in the Scheduled Reports module.
OTCnet Webinars
Join us for a new series of OTCnet Refresher Webinars that will address pain points, offer training tips, and include live demonstrations to help you improve your performance in the OTCnet application! The open Q&A session will allow you to ask questions and receive expert advice from the OTCnet team. See below for the upcoming lessons and topics that are covered:
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Card Processing Updates and Workflows (October 21, 2025, 1:30 PM ET)
This session will review the card processing updates (e.g., card reader models), key workflows, and integrated solution with credit/debit cards in the OTCnet application.
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Check Processing Forms and Workflows (November 18, 2025, 1:30 PM ET)
This session will review the check processing forms (e.g., Agency Site Profile) and key workflows (e.g., capturing, editing, and voiding checks, and managing batches) in the OTCnet application.
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OTCnet Overview and 2025 Updates (December 11, 2025, 1:30 PM ET)
This session will review the OTCnet payment processing options to help you discover the best fit for your organization. We’ll break down the Five-Step process to onboard OTCnet and key training resources.
OTCnet Training
The OTCnet Training Site offers User Guides, step-by-step Printable Job Aids, and training tutorials for key OTCnet user roles to help Agencies, Financial Institutions (FIs), and the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) with a wide range of topics and user tasks. The Training Resources website offers user-friendly guidance for onboarding, updates, and current training offerings.
Training Tips: Still having trouble finding the answer to your question? The Treasury Financial Manual contains the Department of Treasury’s official policies, procedures, and instructions concerning financial management in the Federal Government. The TFX website is a one-stop shop where agencies can more easily navigate this information. Visit the TFX site to find the latest payment regulations and instructions.