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ExternalSystemBalanceType1Code

REST Code: Restricted

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REST means restricted in the ISO 20022 system balance type code set. Balance of cash that may only be used under certain conditions.

Code
REST
ISO name
Restricted
Status
Registered
Last updated
2018-11-01

Official definition

Balance of cash that may only be used under certain conditions.

Balance type is used to block securities/cash in the client account for example, when related to specific corporate actions, the holding is under the direct control of the system paying agent, who is the only one who can transfer securities out of this balance type.

Also known as the "escrow balance" or "sequestered balance".

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

Messages and fields that use ExternalSystemBalanceType1Code

MessageElement path
admi.005RptQryCrit/SchCrit/Bal/Tp/Cd
camt.003AcctQryDef/AcctCrit/NewCrit/SchCrit/Bal/Tp/Cd
camt.004RptOrErr/AcctRpt/AcctOrErr/Acct/MulBal/Tp/Cd

REST questions

What does REST mean in ISO 20022?
REST is Restricted in the ExternalSystemBalanceType1Code code set: Balance of cash that may only be used under certain conditions. Balance type is used to block securities/cash in the client account for example, when related to specific corporate actions, the holding is under the direct control of the system paying agent, who is the only one who can transfer securities out of this balance type. Also known as the "escrow balance" or "sequestered balance".
Where does REST appear in a message?
For example in admi.005, element RptQryCrit/SchCrit/Bal/Tp/Cd.

All ExternalSystemBalanceType1Code codes · ISO 20022 code sets

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