💸 SWIFT MT 121 – Multiple Interbank Funds Transfer (EDIFACT FINPAY Message)

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MT 121 is a SWIFT Category 1 message used to facilitate multiple interbank funds transfers by transmitting EDIFACT-formatted FINPAY payment instructions securely between financial institutions.

📘 What is MT 121?

• Purpose:
  Enables the batch processing of multiple funds transfer instructions in a single message using the EDIFACT FINPAY standard.

• EDIFACT FINPAY:
  An international standard for electronic payment instructions, allowing automated and structured communication between banks.

• Role of MT 121:
  Acts as a SWIFT envelope to securely transmit multiple FINPAY instructions over the SWIFT network, ensuring reliable and efficient interbank payment processing.

⚙️ Message Structure & Key Fields

• Supports the transmission of multiple payment orders, enhancing efficiency in interbank fund settlements.

🧩 Features & Benefits

• Facilitates batch processing of multiple interbank payment orders.

• Combines the security and reliability of SWIFT with the standardized EDIFACT FINPAY format.

• Supports automated clearing and settlement across financial institutions.

• Improves operational efficiency and reduces processing errors.

🔐 Compliance & Security

• Fully compliant with SWIFT network security and message standards.

• Ensures confidentiality and integrity of payment data.

• Provides audit trails for regulatory compliance and internal controls.

✅ Best Practices

1. Validate all FINPAY instructions before packaging in the MT 121 message.

2. Use accurate SWIFT BICs for proper routing and delivery.

3. Confirm batch totals and reconcile amounts prior to transmission.

4. Monitor acknowledgments and processing status regularly.

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