MT 361 Field Specifications

7. Field 23A: Identification of the Swap

FORMAT

Option A 10a/5a (Type of Swap) (Settlement Method)

PRESENCE

Mandatory

DEFINITION

This field specifies the type of cross currency interest rate swap (CS) being confirmed as well as the settlement method used.

CODES

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

FIXEDFIXED Both parties pay fixed rates
FIXEDFLOAT Party A pays fixed and receives floating rates
FLOATFIXED Party A pays floating and receives fixed rates
FLOATFLOAT Both parties pay floating rates

CODES

Settlement Method for this type of deal must contain the following code (Error code(s): T48):

GROSS All due amounts are to be paid in full.