MT 104 Field Specifications

3. Field 23E: Instruction Code

FORMAT

Option E

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(Type) (Additional Information)

PRESENCE

Optional

DEFINITION

This field identifies the type of the direct debit instructions contained in the message.

CODES

Type must contain one of the following codes (Error code(s): T47):

AUTH	This message contains pre-authorised direct debit instructions to be processed according to the terms and conditions of the direct debit contract and/or mandate.
NAUT	This message contains non pre-authorised direct debit instructions.
RFDD	This message contains request for direct debit instructions.
RTND	A previously sent MT 104 is being returned, ie, rejected, reversed or revoked.
OTHR	Used for bilaterally agreed codes/information. The actual bilateral code/information will be specified in the second subfield.

NETWORK VALIDATED RULES

The narrative second subfield can only be used in combination with OTHR (Error code(s): D81).