MT 206 Field Specifications

14. Field 30: Date of Issue/Encashment

FORMAT

6!n

(Date)

PRESENCE

Optional

DEFINITION

This field contains the date written on the cheque when it was prepared by the issuer.

NETWORK VALIDATED RULES

Date must be a valid date expressed as YYMMDD (Error code(s): T50).

USAGE RULES

In the case of travellers cheques, this is the date of encashment.