💳 SWIFT MT‑102 – Multiple Customer Credit Transfer
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MT‑102 is a SWIFT Category 1 message used by financial institutions to aggregate and send multiple customer credit transfer instructions in a single message. It facilitates batch processing of payments on behalf of multiple customers, optimizing processing efficiency and reducing costs.
📘 What is MT‑102?
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Purpose: Consolidates multiple credit transfer instructions from different customers into one message for sending to the next bank in the payment chain.
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Typical Use Cases:
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Banks processing bulk payments on behalf of several corporate clients
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Efficient handling of multiple payrolls, vendor payments, or supplier settlements
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Supports both debit and credit details, enabling payment execution and settlement.
⚙️ Message Structure & Key Fields
Field | Description |
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:20: | Transaction Reference Number |
:21: | Related Reference |
:25: | Account Identification (debtor’s account) |
:28D: | Message Index / Sequence Number |
:50: | Ordering Customer |
:52A: | Ordering Institution |
:59: | Beneficiary Customer |
:70: | Remittance Information |
:71A: | Details of Charges (OUR, SHA, BEN) |
:32B: | Currency Code and Amount |
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The message can contain multiple blocks of debit and credit instructions for different customers.
🧩 Features
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Enables batch processing of multiple payment instructions in a single SWIFT message.
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Helps banks reduce operational costs by consolidating payments.
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Improves cash management through combined transaction reporting.
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Supports various charge options to specify who bears transfer fees.
🔐 Compliance & Security
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Ensures secure transmission via SWIFT network.
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Complies with AML and KYC regulations for all payments.
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Supports auditable payment trails for regulatory reporting and reconciliation.
✅ Best Practices
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Use unique transaction references to avoid duplication.
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Clearly specify debit and credit parties with accurate account details.
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Provide detailed remittance info for each credit transfer.
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Use consistent charge codes to avoid confusion over fee responsibilities.
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Verify BICs and account numbers before sending.
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