Interface IATBatchHeader

BatchNumber is assigned in ascending sequence to each batch by the ODFI or its Sending Point in a given file of entries. Since the batch number in the Batch Header Record and the Batch Control Record is the same, the ascending sequence number should be assigned by batch and not by record.

A description of the entries contained in the batch The Originator establishes the value of this field to provide a description of the purpose of the entry to be displayed back to the receiver. For example, "GAS BILL," "REG. SALARY," "INS. PREM," "SOC. SEC.," "DTC," "TRADE PAY," "PURCHASE," etc. This field must contain the word "REVERSAL" (left justified) when the batch contains reversing entries. This field must contain the word "RECLAIM" (left justified) when the batch contains reclamation entries. This field must contain the word "NONSETTLED" (left justified) when the batch contains entries which could not settle.

EffectiveEntryDate the date on which the entries are to settle. Format YYMMDD (Y=Year, M=Month, D=Day)

Code indicating currency conversion: 'FV' (Fixed-to-Variable) – Entry is originated in a fixed-value amount and is to be received in a variable amount resulting from the execution of the foreign exchange conversion. | 'VF' (Variable-to-Fixed) – Entry is originated in a variable-value amount based on a specific foreign exchange rate for conversion to a fixed-value amount in which the entry is to be received. | 'FF' (Fixed-to-Fixed) – Entry is originated in a fixed-value amount and is to be received in the same fixed-value amount in the same currency denomination. There is no foreign exchange conversion for entries transmitted using this code. For entries originated in a fixed value amount, the foreign Exchange Reference Field will be space filled.

Contains either the foreign exchange rate used to execute the foreign exchange conversion of a cross-border entry or another reference to the foreign exchange transaction.

Code used to indicate the content of the Foreign Exchange Reference Field and is filled by the gateway operator. Valid entries are 1 - Foreign Exchange Rate | 2 - Foreign Exchange Reference Number | 3 - Space Filled

Leave blank for normal IAT entries. Use 'IATCOR' for corrected IAT entries (Notification of Change).

ID is a client-defined string used as a reference to this record.

Two-character code, as approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), to identify the country in which the entry is to be received. For United States use US.

ISODestinationCurrencyCode is the three-character code, as approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), to identify the currency denomination in which the entry will ultimately be settled. If the final destination of funds is within the territorial jurisdiction of the U.S., enter "USD", otherwise refer to International Organization for Standardization website for value: www.iso.org

Three-character code, as approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), to identify the currency denomination in which the entry was first originated. If the source of funds is within the territorial jurisdiction of the U.S., enter 'USD', otherwise refer to International Organization for Standardization website for value: www.iso.org

Line number at which the record appears in the file.

First 8 digits of the originating DFI transit routing number. For Inbound IAT Entries, this field contains the routing number of the U.S. Gateway Operator. For Outbound IAT Entries, this field contains the standard routing number, as assigned by Accuity, that identifies the U.S. ODFI initiating the Entry. (Format TTTTAAAA - T=Federal Reserve Routing Symbol, A=ABA Institution Identifier)

For U.S. entities: the number assigned will be your tax ID (often Social Security Number) For non-U.S. entities: the number assigned will be your DDA number, or the last 9 characters of your account number if it exceeds 9 characters

ODFI initiating the Entry. | 0 - ADV File prepared by an ACH Operator. | 1 - This code identifies the Originator as a depository financial institution. | 2 - This code identifies the Originator as a Federal Government entity or agency.

Service Class Code - Mixed Debits and Credits '200', ACH Credits Only '220', or ACH Debits Only '225'. Automated Accounting Advices '280' is not valid for IAT.

The date the entries actually settled (this is inserted by the ACH operator)

StandardEntryClassCode for consumer and non consumer international payments is IAT. Use COR for IAT Notification of Change batches. Identifies the payment type (product) found within an ACH batch using a 3-character code.