What does CONT mean in ISO 20022?

CONT is Contaminated in the ExternalCashType1Code code set: Cash is contaminated.

ExternalCashType1Code

CONT Code: Contaminated

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CONT means contaminated in the ISO 20022 cash type code set. Cash is contaminated.

Code: CONT
ISO name: Contaminated
Status: Registered
Last updated: 2026-08-28

Official definition

Cash is contaminated.

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

Messages and fields that use ExternalCashType1Code

Message	Element path
camt.113	versions 001.01
camt.114	versions 001.01
camt.115	versions 001.01

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What does CONT mean in ISO 20022?: CONT is Contaminated in the ExternalCashType1Code code set: Cash is contaminated.

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