Circular 26-26-5

October 27, 2026

Remittance of VA Partial Claim Payments Via Fedwire

1. Purpose. This Circular provides instructions to servicers regarding the proper submission of Fedwire payments to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Partial Claim (PC) Program.[^1]

2. Background. Accurate and complete submission of the required Fedwire fields ensures timely identification, reconciliation, and posting of payments to the correct VA account. Servicers are to follow the instructions in this Circular for PC payment remittances.[^2]

3. Effective Date. This Circular is effective immediately.

4. Partial Claim Fund Remittance Wire Instructions. Servicers must enter the agency name in the header form and again in the sentence beginning with “Please provide the following instructions…” Servicers must then provide the following information when submitting PC Remittance Fedwire payments to VA:

a. Agency (Servicer) Identification – The agency (servicer) must appear in the header of the remittance form; and in the initial instruction sentence provided to the sending institution.

b. Field Tag {1510} – Type/Subtype Enter 1000 (third-party funds transfer)

c. Field Tag {2000} – Amount Enter the total dollar amount remitted to VA

d. Field Tag {3400} – Receiver ABA Routing Number and Short Name ABA Routing Number: 021030004 Short Name: TREAS NYC

e. Field Tag {3600} – Business Function Code Use CTR (Customer Transfer) or CTP (Customer Transfer Plus), depending on the sending institution’s requirements.

f. Field Tag {4200} – Beneficiary (VA) Identifier Enter the 12-digit Credit Gateway account number. This field must contain exactly 12 digits with no letters, spaces, or special characters. Invalid formatting will result in the Fedwire being returned. *Exact[^3] number should be used: 803600104004

g. Field Tag {4200} – Beneficiary (VA) Name Enter the agency name associated with the Agency Location Code (ALC) or associated with the Credit Gateway account number. *Exact[^4] name to be used: VBA-LGY-VAPC

h. Field Tag {5000} – Originator (Originator of payment) The sending bank must include the name of the originator (remitter).

i. Field Tag {6000} – Originator (Originator of payment) to Beneficiary (VA) Information

(1) Line 1: Must be completed in its entirety Accounting Station 105 Servicer Loan Number (e.g. 8585858585) 12-digit VA LIN (e.g. 22-22-6-2222222) If payment is for a VAPC Bill of Collection (BOC), ensure to include the BOC number.

(2) Line 2: Must be completed in its entirety Property Address (e.g. Street Number, Street Name, City, State, Zip Code)

(3) Line 3: Enter information to identify purpose of the payment Include a contact name and contact information within the agency on the template if questions arise (35-character limit).

(4) Line 4: Enter any other information that would help identify the loan, reconcile the payment, and purpose of payment, (35-character limit).

1. Address for Treasury Routing Number. The correct address is 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10045

2. Questions. Any questions regarding this Circular or payment inquiries should be submitted to VA Administrative and Loan Accounting Center at alac.vbamla@va.gov.

3. Rescission. This Circular is valid until rescinded.

[^1]: VA Servicer Handbook, M26-4, Chapter 22, “VA Partial Claims,” (June 1, 2026) [^2]: VA Servicer Handbook, M26-4, Chapter 22, “VA Partial Claim Funds Remittance,” §22.07 (June 1, 2026) [^3]: Servicers must use the exact specified number; this will allow Loan Guaranty Division accountants to consistently recognize the transaction as a VA Partial Claim and apply the appropriate accounting treatment. [^4]: Servicers must use the exact specified name; this will allow Loan Guaranty Division accountants to consistently recognize the transaction as a VA Partial Claim and apply the appropriate accounting treatment.