Mandatory in an optional sequence
This field identifies the party to which the Sender will deliver the metal sold.
The BIC must be a SWIFT registered address, either connected or non-connected (Error code(s): T27, T28, T29, T45).
The BIC must not be a BEI. Please refer to the latest version of the BIC Directory - Corporations for more information on BEIs. This error code applies to all types of BICs referenced in a FIN message including SWIFT BICs, non-SWIFT BICs, Masters, Synonyms, Live destinations and Test & Training destinations. (Error code(s): C05).
When the Sender services a metal account (ie, an account for the metal specified in field 26C) for the Receiver, and this account is to be credited, option A should be used and the field must contain the Sender's BIC.
When the Receiver services a metal account (ie, an account for the metal specified in field 26C) for the Sender and this account is to be debited, option A should be used and the field must contain the Receiver's SWIFT BIC.
In forward contracts, if the deliverer of the metal is not known, the code UNKNOWN must appear in this field, using option D.