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ISO 20022 external code set

ExternalInformationType1Code: Information Type Codes

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Specifies the information type, as published in an external information type code list.

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

6 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

  • INSTProcessing InstructionsInstructions used to ease automatic request processing.
  • OTHROther InformationAdditional information not otherwise specified.
  • RELYRelay InstructionsInstructions used to ease automatic request relay.
  • SHPGShipping InformationAdditional shipping information not otherwise specified.
  • SHPMShipping MarksInformation concerning the letters, numbers or other symbols placed on the outside of cargo to facilitate identification.
  • SLDCSeller Domicile LocationInformation concerning the domicile location of the seller.

Messages that use ExternalInformationType1Code

MessageElement path
tsin.004InvcHdr/InclNote/InfTp
caaa.001versions 001.03, 001.04, 001.05, 001.06, 001.07
caaa.003versions 001.03, 001.04, 001.05, 001.06, 001.07
caaa.011versions 001.03, 001.04, 001.05, 001.06, 001.07

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