Linked accounts

Overview

"Identities" are now "Customers"

We used to refer to the representation of your customer in the Weavr system as an identity. We now just call them a customer. The two mean the same thing — you may still see identity in some API fields and older pages.

A linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. is a record of an external bank account or payment service providerPSP (Payment Service Provider). Payment Service Provider - a regulated financial institution (such as a bank or e-money institution) that provides payment services like holding accounts, issuing cards, or executing transfers. PSPs are referenced as the holders of external accounts in features such as Linked Accounts, Confirmation of Payee, and Verification of Payee. (PSPPSP (Payment Service Provider). Payment Service Provider - a regulated financial institution (such as a bank or e-money institution) that provides payment services like holding accounts, issuing cards, or executing transfers. PSPs are referenced as the holders of external accounts in features such as Linked Accounts, Confirmation of Payee, and Verification of Payee.) account that belongs to the same customer who owns the managed accountManaged AccountAn account held at a financial institution that can be created and managed through the Weavr platform. Each account has a balance where customers can hold funds. Optionally, an IBAN can be assigned to enable wire transfers to bank accounts outside of Weavr.. When a wire transferWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). moves between a managed accountManaged AccountAn account held at a financial institution that can be created and managed through the Weavr platform. Each account has a balance where customers can hold funds. Optionally, an IBAN can be assigned to enable wire transfers to bank accounts outside of Weavr. and a linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers., we record it as a self-to-self transfer rather than a payment to or from a third party.

You don't create linked accounts

We create linked accountsLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. for you, from the wire transfersWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). your customers send and receive. There's no registration step to build into your app, no verification flow for your customer to complete, and no minimum amount to trigger it.

Linked accountsLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. aren't exposed through the MultiMultiWeavr Multi is an embedded finance solution that allows you to integrate financial services into your own application, providing a seamless experience for your customers. It enables you to offer managed accounts, managed cards, and transactions without requiring financial expertise. API, so there's nothing for your app to call. What you do see is how the wire transferWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). is categorized:

• A self-to-self incoming wire transferWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). is categorized as FUNDING, rather than as a third-party IWTIWT (Incoming Wire Transfer). Incoming Wire Transfer - a transaction that occurs when funds from a bank account held at a third-party financial institution are moved to a Weavr managed account. IWTs are initiated externally by the owner of the source bank account, and the managed account must have an assigned IBAN to receive funds..
• A self-to-self outgoing wire transferWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). is categorized as WITHDRAWAL, rather than as a third-party OWTOWT (Outgoing Wire Transfer). Outgoing Wire Transfer - a transaction that moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a bank account held at a third-party financial institution. OWTs require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN and the user to complete Strong Customer Authentication..

This categorization appears in the account statement and in the Weavr Portal. A self-to-self OWTOWT (Outgoing Wire Transfer). Outgoing Wire Transfer - a transaction that moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a bank account held at a third-party financial institution. OWTs require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN and the user to complete Strong Customer Authentication. also skips Confirmation of PayeeConfirmation of Payee (CoP). A service that automatically verifies bank account details when creating payment runs or outgoing wire transfers. For GBP payments, CoP checks return results showing Exact Match, Close Match, or No Match, including reason codes and additional information to help verify the payee details are correct..

Prerequisites

• A successfully onboarded and active customer.
• A managed accountManaged AccountAn account held at a financial institution that can be created and managed through the Weavr platform. Each account has a balance where customers can hold funds. Optionally, an IBAN can be assigned to enable wire transfers to bank accounts outside of Weavr. with an assigned IBANIBAN (International Bank Account Number). International Bank Account Number - a standardized international bank account identifier. Managed accounts can be assigned an IBAN to enable wire transfers to and from bank accounts outside of Weavr. IBANs are required for EUR accounts and enable SEPA transfers. (for EUR accounts) or sort code and account number (for GBP accounts). See Assign an IBAN or sort code and account number.

When linked accounts are created

Whether a wire transferWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). creates a linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. depends on a programmeProgrammeA programme represents your application within Weavr. Everything you create - customers, instruments, and transactions - sits beneath a programme. When you register as an Embedder, you receive a programme in the Sandbox and, once approved, one in Live. A programme is not a Workspace: a workspace is your company's account, and it can hold several programmes. setting that we configure for you, set separately for each direction:

ProgrammeProgrammeA programme represents your application within Weavr. Everything you create - customers, instruments, and transactions - sits beneath a programme. When you register as an Embedder, you receive a programme in the Sandbox and, once approved, one in Live. A programme is not a Workspace: a workspace is your company's account, and it can hold several programmes. setting	What happens
Restricted to self-to-self	Every wire transferWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). involving an external account we don't already recognize triggers a name match, and a linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. is created from the result.
Not restricted	Wire transfersWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). are accepted to and from any account. Transfers involving an existing ACTIVE linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. are still recorded as self-to-self, but no new linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. is created.

Restrictions apply on any payment rail and in any currency. They aren't limited to a particular scheme or region.

How the name match works

On a restricted programmeProgrammeA programme represents your application within Weavr. Everything you create - customers, instruments, and transactions - sits beneath a programme. When you register as an Embedder, you receive a programme in the Sandbox and, once approved, one in Live. A programme is not a Workspace: a workspace is your company's account, and it can hold several programmes., when a wire transferWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). involves an external account we don't yet recognize, we compare the counterparty name on the transfer against the name of the customer who owns the managed accountManaged AccountAn account held at a financial institution that can be created and managed through the Weavr platform. Each account has a balance where customers can hold funds. Optionally, an IBAN can be assigned to enable wire transfers to bank accounts outside of Weavr.. The name match — not the amount — decides the outcome.

Incoming wire transfers

Sender	Name match	Linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. outcome	IWTIWT (Incoming Wire Transfer). Incoming Wire Transfer - a transaction that occurs when funds from a bank account held at a third-party financial institution are moved to a Weavr managed account. IWTs are initiated externally by the owner of the source bank account, and the managed account must have an assigned IBAN to receive funds. outcome
An existing ACTIVE linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers.	Verified previously	No change	Credited as a funding transaction
Not linked	Exact	Created as ACTIVE	Credited as a funding transaction, whatever the amount
Not linked	Close match or no match	Created as PENDING_VERIFICATION	Held as a third-party IWTIWT (Incoming Wire Transfer). Incoming Wire Transfer - a transaction that occurs when funds from a bank account held at a third-party financial institution are moved to a Weavr managed account. IWTs are initiated externally by the owner of the source bank account, and the managed account must have an assigned IBAN to receive funds. and sent for compliance review

Outgoing wire transfers

We compare the beneficiaryBeneficiaryA trusted recipient for payments that includes both information about the business or individual as well as their bank account or instrument details. When using trusted beneficiaries, customers may be allowed to skip Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) when executing Outgoing Wire Transfer or Send transactions, reducing the number of approval steps required. Now referred to as a Trusted Payee. name on the transfer against the full name of the customer who owns the source managed accountManaged AccountAn account held at a financial institution that can be created and managed through the Weavr platform. Each account has a balance where customers can hold funds. Optionally, an IBAN can be assigned to enable wire transfers to bank accounts outside of Weavr..

Destination	Name match	Linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. outcome	OWTOWT (Outgoing Wire Transfer). Outgoing Wire Transfer - a transaction that moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a bank account held at a third-party financial institution. OWTs require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN and the user to complete Strong Customer Authentication. outcome
An existing ACTIVE linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers.	Verified previously	No change	Sent as a withdrawal
Not linked	Exact	Created as ACTIVE	Sent as a withdrawal
Not linked	Close match or no match	Created as PENDING_VERIFICATION	Held as a third-party OWTOWT (Outgoing Wire Transfer). Outgoing Wire Transfer - a transaction that moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a bank account held at a third-party financial institution. OWTs require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN and the user to complete Strong Customer Authentication. and sent for compliance review

The amount doesn't matter

There's no threshold to clear and no separate verification payment to send. A first transfer of any size can create an ACTIVE linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers., provided the name matches exactly.

Compliance review outcomes

A PENDING_VERIFICATION linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. is waiting on a compliance decision. The linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. and the transfer that created it are resolved together:

Decision	Linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers.	Incoming wire transferWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP).	Outgoing wire transferWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP).
Approved	Created	Reclassified as a funding transaction and credited to the account	Reclassified as a withdrawal, and the transfer proceeds
Rejected	Not applicable	Stays a third-party IWTIWT (Incoming Wire Transfer). Incoming Wire Transfer - a transaction that occurs when funds from a bank account held at a third-party financial institution are moved to a Weavr managed account. IWTs are initiated externally by the owner of the source bank account, and the managed account must have an assigned IBAN to receive funds., and the funds are returned to the sender	Rejected, and the reserved funds are released back to the account

Once a linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. is ACTIVE, later transfers involving that same external account are recognized immediately and don't go through review again.

Linked account states

State	Meaning
PENDING_VERIFICATION	the linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. was created automatically and is awaiting a compliance decision. Not usable yet.
ACTIVE	the linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. is verified and can be used for self-to-self wire transfersWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP)..
REJECTED	the linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. failed verification and cannot be used for wire transfersWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP)..

You can view a customer's linked accountsLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. and their current state in the Weavr Portal Console, on the customer's Linked bank accounts tab.

Payee verification on outgoing wire transfers

An OWTOWT (Outgoing Wire Transfer). Outgoing Wire Transfer - a transaction that moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a bank account held at a third-party financial institution. OWTs require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN and the user to complete Strong Customer Authentication. to an ACTIVE linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. is treated as self-to-self, which changes two things:

• Confirmation of PayeeConfirmation of Payee (CoP). A service that automatically verifies bank account details when creating payment runs or outgoing wire transfers. For GBP payments, CoP checks return results showing Exact Match, Close Match, or No Match, including reason codes and additional information to help verify the payee details are correct. is skipped for GBP OWTsOWT (Outgoing Wire Transfer). Outgoing Wire Transfer - a transaction that moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a bank account held at a third-party financial institution. OWTs require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN and the user to complete Strong Customer Authentication., because the payee name was already verified when the linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. was activated. This doesn't apply to EUR OWTsOWT (Outgoing Wire Transfer). Outgoing Wire Transfer - a transaction that moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a bank account held at a third-party financial institution. OWTs require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN and the user to complete Strong Customer Authentication. — Verification of Payee results must always be shown and confirmed. See Checking payees.
• The linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. can qualify as a trusted beneficiaryBeneficiaryA trusted recipient for payments that includes both information about the business or individual as well as their bank account or instrument details. When using trusted beneficiaries, customers may be allowed to skip Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) when executing Outgoing Wire Transfer or Send transactions, reducing the number of approval steps required. Now referred to as a Trusted Payee. for Strong Customer Authentication.

Pending linked accounts get neither exemption

Both of these apply only to linked accountsLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. in the ACTIVE state. An OWTOWT (Outgoing Wire Transfer). Outgoing Wire Transfer - a transaction that moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a bank account held at a third-party financial institution. OWTs require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN and the user to complete Strong Customer Authentication. to a PENDING_VERIFICATION linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. still runs the full payee check and does not inherit the trusted-beneficiaryBeneficiaryA trusted recipient for payments that includes both information about the business or individual as well as their bank account or instrument details. When using trusted beneficiaries, customers may be allowed to skip Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) when executing Outgoing Wire Transfer or Send transactions, reducing the number of approval steps required. Now referred to as a Trusted Payee. SCASCA (Strong Customer Authentication). Strong Customer Authentication - a two-factor authentication solution required by PSD2 regulations for when end-users are accessing their payment account sensitive information or initiating transactions. SCA requires at least two of the following: something you know (password), something you have (device), or something you are (biometrics). exemption.

Testing linked account creation in sandbox

You can simulate linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. registration using the IWT processing simulator in the embedder portalEmbedder PortalA web-based portal where embedders manage their Weavr account: browse customers and instruments, configure programmes, find API credentials and profile IDs, run Sandbox simulations, and inspect webhook deliveries. Sandbox and Live are separate, with their own credentials and data. (sandbox environment).

Use the IWT processing simulator

Using the IWTIWT (Incoming Wire Transfer). Incoming Wire Transfer - a transaction that occurs when funds from a bank account held at a third-party financial institution are moved to a Weavr managed account. IWTs are initiated externally by the owner of the source bank account, and the managed account must have an assigned IBAN to receive funds. by account ID screen in the portal, or calling POST /simulate/accounts/{account_id}/deposit directly, adds funds without triggering linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. logic. Use the IWTIWT (Incoming Wire Transfer). Incoming Wire Transfer - a transaction that occurs when funds from a bank account held at a third-party financial institution are moved to a Weavr managed account. IWTs are initiated externally by the owner of the source bank account, and the managed account must have an assigned IBAN to receive funds. processing screen or the POST /simulate/accounts/deposit endpoint to test linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. flows.

Prerequisites

• Your sandbox programmeProgrammeA programme represents your application within Weavr. Everything you create - customers, instruments, and transactions - sits beneath a programme. When you register as an Embedder, you receive a programme in the Sandbox and, once approved, one in Live. A programme is not a Workspace: a workspace is your company's account, and it can hold several programmes. is restricted to self-to-self wire transfersWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP).. Contact support to set this up.
• A customer (corporate or consumer) that has completed KYB / KYC and is active.
• A Managed Account in EUR or GBP, upgraded to IBAN or sort code and account number.

Steps

1. Choose the IWTIWT (Incoming Wire Transfer). Incoming Wire Transfer - a transaction that occurs when funds from a bank account held at a third-party financial institution are moved to a Weavr managed account. IWTs are initiated externally by the owner of the source bank account, and the managed account must have an assigned IBAN to receive funds. type: SEPASEPA (Single Euro Payments Area). Single Euro Payments Area - the European scheme that standardises euro-denominated bank transfers across participating countries. EUR managed accounts settle incoming and outgoing wire transfers via SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT) or SEPA Instant; our [Verification of Payee](/transactions/owt/vop/overview) check runs against the IBAN registered with the beneficiary's bank or PSP before a SEPA payment executes. (EUR) or Faster PaymentsFaster PaymentsThe UK domestic real-time payment scheme (run by Pay.UK) used to clear GBP wire transfers between UK bank accounts in seconds. GBP managed accounts settle incoming and outgoing wire transfers via Faster Payments, and our [Confirmation of Payee](/transactions/owt/cop/overview) checks run over this scheme. (GBP). These are the two rails the simulator offers. In production, linked accountsLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. are created in any currency, and wire transfersWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). are categorized as self-to-self or third party across any rail.

2. In the destination details (Managed AccountManaged AccountAn account held at a financial institution that can be created and managed through the Weavr platform. Each account has a balance where customers can hold funds. Optionally, an IBAN can be assigned to enable wire transfers to bank accounts outside of Weavr.) section, enter:

   • The IBANIBAN (International Bank Account Number). International Bank Account Number - a standardized international bank account identifier. Managed accounts can be assigned an IBAN to enable wire transfers to and from bank accounts outside of Weavr. IBANs are required for EUR accounts and enable SEPA transfers. (EUR) or sort code and account number (GBP) of the Managed AccountManaged AccountAn account held at a financial institution that can be created and managed through the Weavr platform. Each account has a balance where customers can hold funds. Optionally, an IBAN can be assigned to enable wire transfers to bank accounts outside of Weavr..
   • Any amount, in cents or pence. The amount doesn't affect the linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. outcome.

3. In the sender details, enter:

   • The IBANIBAN (International Bank Account Number). International Bank Account Number - a standardized international bank account identifier. Managed accounts can be assigned an IBAN to enable wire transfers to and from bank accounts outside of Weavr. IBANs are required for EUR accounts and enable SEPA transfers. (EUR) or sort code and account number (GBP) of the external account. These must be valid bank details, as a format check is performed.
   • The sender name. This should match the customer name exactly to produce an ACTIVE linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. immediately. Enter a different name to simulate a PENDING_VERIFICATION outcome.

4. Click Simulate.

5. Navigate to Customer > Linked AccountsLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. to view the result.

Sandbox can't hold transfers for monitoring

An exact name match behaves the same in sandbox as in production: the linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. is created ACTIVE and the transfer settles as a funding transaction.

A close match or no match doesn't. Sandbox treats the two the same and creates the linked accountLinked AccountAn entity in the Weavr system that represents an external bank account or payment service provider (PSP) account that a customer has verified they own and control. This feature enables users to perform transactions, such as outgoing and incoming wire transfers, between their Linked Accounts and their Managed Accounts as 'self-to-self' transfers. in PENDING_VERIFICATION, but it can't hold the transfer for compliance monitoring the way production does. No review follows, so the compliance review outcomes - the move to ACTIVE or REJECTED, and the reclassification of the transfer to funding on approval - can't be reproduced in sandbox.

These outcomes still occur in production, and they change how a wire transferWire TransferA transaction that moves funds between accounts. An incoming wire transfer moves funds from a third-party bank account to a Weavr managed account, while an outgoing wire transfer moves funds from a Weavr managed account to a third-party bank account. Wire transfers require the managed account to have an assigned IBAN (for EUR) or sort code and account number (for GBP). is categorized - so account for them even though you can't trigger them here.