ISO 20022 · External code set

Cheque cancellation reason codes

Specifies the external cheque cancellation reason code in the format of character string with a maximum length of 4 characters. The list of valid codes is an external code set published separately. External code sets can be downloaded from www.iso20022.org.

5 registered codesSource release: August 2026 (v3)
Registered codes in ExternalChequeCancellationReason1Code. Select a code for its full definition and source details.
CodePublished name and definition
CUSTRequested By Customer

Customer requested to stop/cancel the cheque.

DUPLDuplicate

Cheque has been issued in duplication of another cheque.

FRADFraud

Cheque has been issued fraudulently.

LOSTLost

Cheque has been stolen/lost.

NARRNarrative

Reason is provided as narrative information in the additional reason information.

Message references 2

Versions listed in the source workbook, including older versions. This list does not establish which messages a bank, network or provider supports.

  • camt.108.001.02Cheque Cancellation Or Stop Request V02
  • camt.108.001.01Cheque Cancellation Or Stop Request V01

Source: UsageInMsgs sheet in 2Q2026_externalcodesets_v3.xlsx.