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PVCS Code: Previously Charged Services

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PVCS means previously charged services in the ISO 20022 billing compensation type code set. Total amount of service charges as listed in the Service Sections but assessed previously and which, therefore, are not due. Such services carry a Payment Method code of "PVCH" (PreviouslyCharged). This amount is included in SettleChargetTL-CurrentPeriod (AFP code 00 03 00). Should be sent if there are any "Previously Charged" services in the Service Sections. AFP code=00 03 35

Code
PVCS
ISO name
PreviouslyChargedServices
Status
Registered
Last updated
2012-07-13

Official definition

Total amount of service charges as listed in the Service Sections but assessed previously and which, therefore, are not due. Such services carry a Payment Method code of "PVCH" (PreviouslyCharged). This amount is included in SettleChargetTL-CurrentPeriod (AFP code 00 03 00). Should be sent if there are any "Previously Charged" services in the Service Sections. AFP code=00 03 35

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

Messages and fields that use ExternalBillingCompensationType1Code

MessageElement path
camt.086BllgStmtGrp/BllgStmt/Compstn/Tp/Cd

PVCS questions

What does PVCS mean in ISO 20022?
PVCS is Previously Charged Services in the ExternalBillingCompensationType1Code code set: Total amount of service charges as listed in the Service Sections but assessed previously and which, therefore, are not due. Such services carry a Payment Method code of "PVCH" (PreviouslyCharged). This amount is included in SettleChargetTL-CurrentPeriod (AFP code 00 03 00). Should be sent if there are any "Previously Charged" services in the Service Sections. AFP code=00 03 35
Where does PVCS appear in a message?
For example in camt.086, element BllgStmtGrp/BllgStmt/Compstn/Tp/Cd.

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