SWIFT ISO15022 Standard
Detail view for message MT300 - Foreign Exchange Confirmation

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Purpose of the message MT300

Confirms information agreed to in the buying/selling of two currencies

Scope of the message MT300

The MT 300 is used to:

confirm the details of a new contract between the parties
confirm an exercised foreign currency option
confirm the details of an amendment to a previously sent confirmation
cancel a previously sent confirmation
report to a trade repository

This message is exchanged by or on behalf of the institutions or corporate customers, party A and party B, which have agreed to a foreign exchange contract.

Structure of the message MT300

Display mandatory fields only

Sequence A - General information [ mandatory, nonrepetitive ]

No.

Tag

Option

Name

Status

15A

New Sequence

Definition

This field specifies the start of mandatory sequence A General Information.

Format

Option A

Empty field

Sender's Reference

Definition

This field specifies the reference number assigned by the Sender to unambiguously identify the message.

Format

16x

Related Reference

Definition

This field contains the identification of the message to which the current message is related, that is, the sender's reference in field 20 of the previous message which is to be amended or cancelled by this message.

Format

16x

22A

Type of Operation

Definition

This field specifies the function of the message.

Format

Option A

4!c

(Type)

94A

Scope of Operation

Definition

This field specifies the role of the Sender and the Receiver of the message in the execution of the confirmed trade.

Format

Option A

4!c

(Scope)

22C

Common Reference

Definition

This field contains a reference common to both the Sender and the Receiver.

Format

Option C

4!a2!c4!n4!a2!c

(Party Prefix 1)(Party Suffix 1)(Reference Code)(Party Prefix 2)(Party Suffix 2)

17T

Block Trade Indicator

Definition

This field specifies whether the confirmed deal is a block trade and whether an MT 303 Forex/Currency Option Allocation Instruction, will be sent by the fund manager.

Format

Option T

1!a

(Indicator)

17U

Split Settlement Indicator

Definition

This field specifies whether the amount is to be settled as a whole or in several parts.

Format

Option U

1!a

(Indicator)

17I

Payment versus Payment Settlement Indicator

Definition

This field specifies if the FX transaction is PVP settlement.

Format

Option I

1!a

(Indicator)

82a

Party A

Definition

This field identifies party A.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

87a

Party B

Definition

This field identifies party B.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

83a

Fund or Beneficiary Customer

Definition

This field specifies the fund or beneficiary customer.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

77H

Type, Date, Version of the Agreement

Definition

This field specifies the type of the agreement covering the transaction. It is followed by the date on which the agreement was signed and the version of the agreement.

Format

Option H

6a[/8!n][//4!n]

(Type of Agreement)(Date)(Version)

77D

Terms and Conditions

Definition

This field specifies the underlying legal agreement.

Format

Option D

6*35x

(Narrative)

14C

Year of Definitions

Definition

This field specifies the year of the version of the Agreement's Definitions applicable to the MT 300 Foreign Exchange Confirmation.

Format

Option C

4!n

(Year)

Sequence B - Transaction Details [ mandatory, nonrepetitive ]

No.

Tag

Option

Name

Status

15B

New Sequence

Definition

This field specifies the start of mandatory sequence B Transaction Details.

Format

Option B

Empty field

30T

Trade Date

Definition

This field specifies the date the transaction was agreed between party A and party B.

Format

Option T

8!n

(Date)

30V

Value Date

Definition

This field specifies the value date of the transaction.

Format

Option V

8!n

(Date)

Exchange Rate

Definition

This field specifies the agreed exchange rate of the transaction. It is the rate as the deal was struck.

Format

12d

(Rate)

Sequence B1 - Amount Bought [ mandatory, nonrepetitive ]

No.

Tag

Option

Name

Status

32B

Currency, Amount

Definition

This field specifies the currency and amount bought by party A.

Format

Option B

3!a15d

(Currency)(Amount)

53a

Delivery Agent

Definition

This field identifies the financial institution from which the payer will transfer the amount bought.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

56a

Intermediary

Definition

This field specifies the intermediary institution for the transfer of the funds.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

57a

Receiving Agent

Definition

This field identifies the financial institution and account where the payee will receive the amount bought.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

Sequence B2 - Amount Sold [ mandatory, nonrepetitive ]

No.

Tag

Option

Name

Status

33B

Currency, Amount

Definition

This field specifies the currency and amount sold by party A.

Format

Option B

3!a15d

(Currency)(Amount)

53a

Delivery Agent

Definition

This field identifies the financial institution from which the payer will transfer the amount sold.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

56a

Intermediary

Definition

This field identifies the intermediary institution for the transfer of the funds.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

57a

Receiving Agent

Definition

This field identifies the financial institution and account where the payee will receive the amount sold.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

58a

Beneficiary Institution

Definition

This field specifies the institution in favour of which the payment is made.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

Sequence C - General information [ optional, nonrepetitive ]

No.

Tag

Option

Name

Status

15C

New Sequence

Definition

This field specifies the start of conditional sequence C Optional General Information.

Format

Option C

Empty field

29A

Contact Information

Definition

This field specifies the name and/or telephone number of the person the Receiver may contact for any queries concerning this transaction.

Format

Option A

4*35x

(Narrative)

24D

Dealing Method

Definition

This field specifies how the deal was agreed.

Format

Option D

4!c[/35x]

(Method)(Additional Information)

84a

Dealing Branch Party A

Definition

This field specifies the branch of party A with which the deal was done.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option B	[/1!a][/34x] [35x]	(Party Identifier) (Location)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

85a

Dealing Branch Party B

Definition

This field specifies the branch of party B with which the deal was done.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option B	[/1!a][/34x] [35x]	(Party Identifier) (Location)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

88a

Broker Identification

Definition

This field specifies the broker which arranged the deal between party A and party B or, when two money brokers are involved, between party A and the other money broker.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

71F

Broker's Commission

Definition

This field specifies the brokerage fee for a broker confirmation.

Format

Option F

3!a15d

(Currency)(Amount)

26H

Counterparty's Reference

Definition

This field specifies the counterparty's reference, if known.

Format

Option H

16x

21G

Broker's Reference

Definition

This field specifies the broker's reference of the trade.

Format

Option G

16x

Sender to Receiver Information

Definition

This field specifies additional information for the Receiver and applies to the whole message.

Format

6*35x

(Narrative)

Sequence D - Split Settlement Details [ optional, nonrepetitive ]

No.

Tag

Option

Name

Status

15D

New Sequence

Definition

This field specifies the start of conditional sequence D Split Settlement Details.

Format

Option D

Empty field

17A

Buy (Sell) Indicator

Definition

This field specifies whether party A receives or pays the amount specified in field 32B Currency, Amount of sequence D.

Format

Option A

1!a

(Indicator)

32B

Currency, Amount

Definition

This field specifies an amount to be settled when there is a split settlement.

Format

Option B

3!a15d

(Currency)(Amount)

53a

Delivery Agent

Definition

This field identifies the financial institution from which the payer will transfer the amount specified in field 32B Currency, Amount of sequence D.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

56a

Intermediary

Definition

This field identifies the intermediary institution for the transfer of the funds.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

57a

Receiving Agent

Definition

This field identifies the financial institution and account where the payee will receive the amount specified in field 32B Currency, Amount in sequence D.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

58a

Beneficiary Institution

Definition

This field specifies the institution or corporate in favour of which the payment is made.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

16A

Number of Settlements

Definition

This field specifies the total number of settlements to be done and serves as an end-of-split settlements to indicate the end of the repetitions.

Format

Option A

(Number)

Sequence E - Reporting Information [ optional, nonrepetitive ]

No.

Tag

Option

Name

Status

15E

New Sequence

Definition

This field specifies the start of optional sequence E Reporting Information.

Format

Option E

Empty field

Sequence E1 - Reporting Parties [ optional, repetitive ]

No.

Tag

Option

Name

Status

22L

Reporting Jurisdiction

Definition

This field specifies the supervisory party to which the trade needs to be reported.

Format

Option L

35x

(Reporting Jurisdiction)

91a

Reporting Party

Definition

This field identifies the party that is responsible for reporting the trade to the trade repository.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

Sequence E1a - Unique Transaction Identifier [ optional, repetitive ]

No.

Tag

Option

Name

Status

22M

UTI Namespace/Issuer Code

Definition

This field specifies a unique code that identifies the registered entity creating the unique transaction identifier.

Format

Option M

30x

(Namespace)

22N

Transaction Identifier

Definition

This field specifies - in combination with the namespace - the unique transaction identifier to be created at the time a transaction is first executed, shared with all registered entities and counterparties involved in the transaction, and used to track that particular transaction over its life.

Format

Option N

32x

Sequence E1A1 - Prior Unique Transaction Identifier [ optional, repetitive ]

No.

Tag

Option

Name

Status

22P

PUTI Namespace/Issuer Code

Definition

This field specifies the registered entity that created the previous unique transaction identifier at the time the transaction was executed.

Format

Option P

30x

(Namespace)

22R

Prior Transaction Identifier

Definition

This field specifies - in combination with the namespace - the previous unique transaction identifier that was created at the time a transaction was executed.

Format

Option R

32x

81a

Central Counterparty Clearing House (CCP)

Definition

This field identifies an agency or separate corporation of a futures exchange responsible for settling and clearing trades, collecting and maintaining margins, regulating delivery and reporting trade data.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

89a

Clearing Broker

Definition

This field identifies the party that is a member of the clearing house (CCP) and that acts as a liaison between the investor and the CCP.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

96a

Clearing Exception Party

Definition

This field identifies the party that is exempt from a clearing obligation.

Format

Option A	[/1!a][/34x] 4!a2!a2!c[3!c]	(Party Identifier) (Identifier Code)
Option D	[/1!a][/34x] 4*35x	(Party Identifier) (Name and Address)
Option J	5*40x	(Party Identification)

22S

Clearing Broker Identification

Definition

This field specifies the identification assigned to the clearing broker. A distinction can be made between the identification for the Central Counterparty (CCP) leg and the identification for the client leg of the transaction.

Format

Option S

1!a/35x

(Side Indicator)(Identification)

22T

Cleared Product Identification

Definition

This field specifies the product identification assigned by the Central Counterparty (CCP).

Format

Option T

35x

(Identification)

17E

Clearing Threshold Indicator

Definition

This field specifies whether the contract is above or below the clearing threshold.

Format

Option E

1!a

(Indicator)

22U

Underlying Product Identifier

Definition

This field specifies the underlying product type.

Format

Option U

(Product Identifier)

17H

Allocation Indicator

Definition

This field specifies whether the trade is a pre-allocation or a post-allocation trade, or whether the trade is unallocated.

Format

Option H

1!a

(Indicator)

17P

Collateralisation Indicator

Definition

This field specifies whether the transaction is collateralised.

Format

Option P

1!a

(Indicator)

22V

Execution Venue

Definition

This field specifies the trading venue of the transaction.

Format

Option V

35x

98D

Execution Timestamp

Definition

This field specifies the date and time of the execution of the transaction in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Format

Option D

8!n6!n[,3n][/[N]2!n[2!n]]

(Date)(Time)(Decimals)(UTC Indicator)

17W

Non Standard Flag

Definition

This field specifies whether the reportable transaction has one or more additional terms or provisions, other than those listed in the required real-time data fields, that materially affects the price of the reportable transaction.

Format

Option W

1!a

(Flag)

22W

Link Swap Identification

Definition

This field specifies the common reference or correlation identification for a swap transaction where the near and far leg are confirmed separately.

Format

Option W

42x

(Identification)

17Y

Financial Nature of the Counterparty Indicator

Definition

This indicator specifies the financial nature of the reporting counterparty.

Format

Option Y

1!a

(Indicator)

17Z

Collateral Portfolio Indicator

Definition

This indicator specifies if the collateral is posted on a portfolio basis.

Format

Option Z

1!a

(Indicator)

22Q

Collateral Portfolio Code

Definition

The field identifies the portfolio code to which the trade belongs if the collateral is posted on a portfolio basis (and not trade by trade).

Format

Option Q

10x

(Portfolio)

17L

Portfolio Compression Indicator

Definition

This field indicates if the trade results from portfolio compression.

Format

Option L

1!a

(Indicator)

17M

Corporate Sector Indicator

Definition

This field specifies the corporate sector of the counterparty.

Format

Option M

1!a

(Indicator)

17Q

Trade with Non-EEA Counterparty Indicator

Definition

This field specifies whether the counterparty has entered into a trade with a non-EEA counterparty that is not subject to the reporting obligation.

Format

Option Q

1!a

(Indicator)

17S

Intragroup Trade Indicator

Definition

To indicate if a reported trade falls under the definition of intragroup transaction, as defined by ESMA in the Technical Standards.

Format

Option S

1!a

(Indicator)

17X

Commercial or Treasury Financing Indicator

Definition

This field specifies whether the contract is objectively measurable as directly linked to the non-financial counterparty's commercial or treasury financing activity.

Format

Option X

1!a

(Indicator)

98G

Confirmation Timestamp

Definition

This field specifies the date and time of the confirmation of the trade in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

Format

Option G

8!n6!n[,3n][/[N]2!n[2!n]]

(Date)(Time)(Decimals)(UTC Indicator)

98H

Clearing Timestamp

Definition

This field specifies the time at which the CCP has legally taken on the clearing of the trade in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Format

Option H

6!n[,3n][/[N]2!n[2!n]]

(Time)(Decimals)(UTC Indicator)

77A

Additional Reporting Information

Definition

This field specifies additional information that might be required by the regulator.

Format

Option A

20*35x

(Narrative)

MT303 - Forex/Currency Option Allocation Instruction ►

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SWIFT ISO15022 Standard
Detail view for message MT300 - Foreign Exchange Confirmation