The statement of certification practices that Swift has implemented in the SwiftNet Certification Authority, the SwiftNet Registration Authority, and the SwiftNet Directory.

Swift acknowledges specific business applications, messaging or connectivity interfaces, and technology specialists for their capability to serve Swift customers. The Swift certified or compatible relationship includes formal recognition of a component or individual's compliance with, and validation of certification or compatibility prerequisites, and are subsequently entitled to publication by Swift. Providers of Swift compatible application solutions receive a label to use in association with the compatible application. The programme covers the following categories: the Swift Compatible Application Programme, the Swift Certified Specialist Programme, and the Swift Compatible Interface Programme.

The certification provided by Swift to an individual who meets the eligibility criteria and passes the theoretical Swift CSP Assessors Certification exam.