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Standard · Messaging · ISO
ISO 20022
International standard for electronic financial messaging, defining a shared data dictionary and message schemas (XML/ASN.1) for payments, securities, cards and trade. Adopted by SWIFT cross-border payments and major payment and RTGS systems worldwide.
- Category
- Messaging
- Steward organization
- ISO
- Scope
- Universal financial industry messaging (payments, securities, cards, trade)
- Status
- Active
- Machine-readable
- Yes — consumable as structured schemas / APIs
- Official source
- www.iso20022.org
Related — Messaging
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