What is MT548 used for?
MT548 communicates the processing or settlement status of a securities transaction. It can report acknowledgement, rejection, pending, matching and settlement-related information, depending on the message sequence and qualifiers.
Fields to examine
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
:20C: | Message and linked transaction references |
:23G: | Message function |
:25D: | Processing or settlement status |
:24B: | Status reason |
:35B: | Financial instrument identification |
:98a: | Relevant processing or settlement dates |
Interpret qualifiers together. A four-letter code alone may not explain the operational cause. Check the surrounding sequence and receiving CSD profile.