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ISO 20022 external code set

ExternalAgentInstruction1Code: Agent Instruction Codes

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Specifies further instructions for the agent concerning the processing of an instruction.

Definition from the ISO 20022 External Code Sets, 2Q2026 (published 28 Aug 2026).

10 codes in use. External code sets are published outside the message schemas and updated every quarter, so a new code can appear without a new message version.

Codes

  • CHQBPay Creditor By Cheque(Ultimate) creditor must be paid by cheque.
  • HOLDHold Cash For CreditorAmount of money must be held for the (ultimate) creditor, who will call. Pay on identification.
  • INQRInquiry ReasonAdditional Information to an inquiry reason must be provided.
  • PBENPay The Beneficiary(Ultimate) creditor to be paid only after verification of identity.
  • PHOAPhone Next AgentPlease advise/contact next agent by phone.
  • PHOBPhone BeneficiaryPlease advise/contact (ultimate) creditor/claimant by phone.
  • TELATelecom Next AgentPlease advise/contact next agent by the most efficient means of telecommunication.
  • TELBTelecomPlease advise/contact (ultimate) creditor/claimant by the most efficient means of telecommunication.
  • TFROTime FromPayment instruction will be valid and eligible for execution from the date and time stipulated.
  • TTILTime TillPayment instruction is valid and eligible for execution until the date and time stipulated. Otherwise, the payment instruction will be rejected.

Messages that use ExternalAgentInstruction1Code

MessageElement path
camt.027InstrForAssgne/Cd
camt.087InstrForAssgne/Cd

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