ISO 20022 · External code set
Type of party codes
Specifies the external type of party code in the format of a character string with a maximum length of 4 characters. The list of valid codes is an external code list published separately. External code sets can be downloaded from www.iso20022.org.
| Code | Published name and definition |
|---|---|
ADVP | Advising Party Party advising the undertaking. |
ANYB | Any Bank Any bank. |
APPL | Applicant Party named in the undertaking as the “applicant”. |
BENE | Beneficiary Party in whose favour the undertaking (or counter-undertaking) is issued. |
CONF | Confirmation Party Party that adds its undertaking to honour the undertaking. |
CUB2 | Second Counter Undertaking Beneficiary Beneficiary of the second counter-undertaking. |
CUB3 | Third Counter Undertaking Beneficiary Beneficiary of the third counter-undertaking. |
ISSU | Issuer Party that issues the undertaking (or counter-undertaking). |
OBLG | Obligor Party obligated to reimburse the issuer. |
ORDR | Ordering Party Party requested to issue an undertaking on behalf of the applicant. Also known as the ordering institution or applicant's bank. |
PRES | Presenting Party Party nominated to receive presentation. |
SADV | Second Advising Party Second advising party. |
SPEC | Specified Address Party located at specified address. |
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Versions listed in the source workbook, including older versions. This list does not establish which messages a bank, network or provider supports.
Source: UsageInMsgs sheet in 2Q2026_externalcodesets_v3.xlsx.