What does it cost to use CUFX?
CUFX is a free vendor agnostic standard that has been designed for use in the Credit Union Industry. There are no costs associated with its use or maintenance.
Can I speak with someone on the standard?
Yes, Please email your request to info@cufxstandards.com and you will be contacted to coordinate a time a meeting time.
If you wish to discuss the standard in greater depth with one or more of the CUFX architects, you may request an AC Member Consultation. Please include in the email request a summary of the topic areas and questions you would like to discuss, as well as the topic AC member Consultation. The CUFX project manager will coordinate a date and time with you for the meeting.
What does it cost to use CUFX?
CUFX is a free vendor agnostic standard that has been designed for use in the Credit Union Industry. There are no costs associated with its use or maintenance.
Can unapproved changes be made to the standard?
CUFX is provided on an as is basis and may be modified at will by the respective implementation teams. It has also be designed to support customization through the use of custom data field through out the specification. While there are no restrictions of any kind that prohibits this activity, it is recommended that a change control be requested. If your need is of a nature that most organizations will have the same issue, we would be more than happy to make an update so that all organizations in the industry will benefit from the change and improve the standard.
How do I request a change to CUFX?
Please cut and paste this response template into an email and send to info@cufxstandards.com with subject RFC_RESPONSE
Responding Organization:
Contact Name:
Contact Phone number: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Contact Email address:
Response Date:
Responding Organization tracking reference (if applicable):
Name of Specification or XSD member:
Issue or Observation:
Your expectation or recommendation to resolve:
I have heard of the IFX standard. How does CUFX compare with IFX?
- IFX is an older standard that began in 1997 with a focus on legacy banking financial transactions.
- IFX elements are length constrained where CUFX element definitions are not.
- IFX is designed for stateless transactions. CUFX supports both state based and stateless transactions.
- IFX was designed for banks, where CUFX is designed and maintained by the Credit Union National Association for use by Credit Unions.
- IFX transaction set is limited in its scope, where CUFX covers a broad range of the business cases in use by the Credit Union Industry.
- CUFX is highly responsive to the needs of the Credit Union industry, and provides immediate support for your implementation efforts.
- IFX membership costs range between $5,995 – $ 9,995 per year*. The CUFX standard and our support is provided at no direct cost. Contributions are welcome. *(As of January 2018)
What are the CUFX Warranty and Liability Limitations
CUFX standards, specifications and other materials are made available AS IS and are not intended to substitute for professional advice based upon specific facts in any individual case. Users are advised to consult with specialists to obtain advice directed to their specific circumstances. With respect to any materials made available, neither Credit Union National Association (CUNA) nor its employees; any affiliates nor their respective employees; or any other contributing entity nor their respective employees, make any express or implied warranties, or assume any liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, title, non-infringement, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or usefulness of the material. The material may not be error-free and does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation or warranty of any product, service or provider. To the maximum extent permitted by law, none of the parties named above shall be liable for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to those that are direct, indirect, special or consequential, that arise out of the use, or inability to use, the standards. None of the parties above shall be liable for damages including but not limited to lost profits, business interruption, or data loss/damage, whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages. CUFX material is protected by copyright law. No part of any copyrighted materials may be reproduced or distributed without the prior written permission of the owner.
CUFX Terms of Use & Liability Limitations