MT 305 Field Specifications

9. Field 26F: Settlement Type

FORMAT

Option F 9a (Type)

PRESENCE

Mandatory

DEFINITION

This field indicates how settlement is to be effected.

CODES

One of the following codes must be used:

NETCASH The underlying amount of the option is to be compensated against a foreign exchange deal and the seller of the option will settle the difference, in the counter currency, with the buyer.
PRINCIPAL The underlying currency amount and the counter currency amount are exchanged at the exercise of the option.