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MT 305 Field Specifications

14. Field 26F: Settlement Type

FORMAT

Option F 9a (Type)

PRESENCE

Mandatory in mandatory sequence A

DEFINITION

This field indicates how settlement is to be effected.

CODES

Type must be one of the following codes (Error code(s): T60):

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.