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MT 305 Field Specifications

15. Field 17F: Non-Deliverable Indicator

FORMAT

Option F 1!a (Indicator)

PRESENCE

Optional in mandatory sequence A

DEFINITION

This field specifies whether or not the confirmation is for a non-deliverable option.

CODES

Indicator must contain one of the following codes (Error code(s): T36):

N A deliverable option
Y A non-deliverable option, that is, the option seller will pay the option buyer the in-the-money amount, if positive, on settlement date

USAGE RULES

For a non-deliverable trade, this field must be present and contain "Y".

The absence of this field means that it is a deliverable trade.