0. INTRODUCTION
1. SCOPE
   1. Functional definition
   2. Field of application
   3. Principles
2. REFERENCES
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
   1. Standard terms and definitions
4. MESSAGE DEFINITION
   1. Segment clarification
   2. Segment index (alphabetical sequence by tag)
   3. Message structure
      1. Segment table

This specification provides the definition of the Multiple credit advice message (CREMUL) to be used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between trading partners involved in administration, commerce and transport.

A Multiple Credit Advice message is sent by an Account Servicing Financial Institution to the Account Owner or to a third party, which has agreed bilaterally in advance, that its account (s) has been or will be credited for specified amount (s) on the date (s) indicated, in settlement of the referenced business transaction (s).

The Multiple credit advice message may be used for both national and international applications. It is based on universal practice related to administration, commerce and transport, and is not dependent on the type of business or industry.

• A CREMUL may cover the financial settlement of one or more commercial trade transactions, such as invoices, credit notes, debit notes, etc. It is not intended for use in securities trading.
• Several credit accounts, value dates, entry dates and currencies may be specified.

See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 1.

See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 2.

This section should be read in conjunction with the segment table which indicates mandatory, conditional and repeating requirements.

The following semantic principles apply to the message and are intended to facilitate the understanding and implementation of the message:

The Multiple Credit Advice message is structured in three levels: A, B and C.

• Level A Segment Groups 1,2,3 and 28 contains general data related to the whole message.
• Level B Segment Groups 4 to 9 is based on the following rules: Level B contains data which applies to all the dependent C levels, such as,

Same area Code: When the BUS segment is used, domestic and international items should not be mixed in the same sequence of B and C levels.

Same currency and same account: The items to be grouped must refer to the same account. The currency to be booked must be the same as that of the account.

Same value date: The items must have the same value date.

Same entry date: The items must be booked on the same day.

Same bank operation code: The items must bear the same bank operation code.

Remark: If, for the same receiver, one of these 5 basic pieces of information changes, a new level B is required.

• Level C Segment Groups 10 to 27 contains the individual transactions, which are related to the data stored on level B.
• The structure of the message is designed to allow several B and C levels, each level B being followed by one or several C levels.
• Where a choice of code or text is given only the code element should be used wherever possible.

0010 UNH, Message header

A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Multiple credit advice message is CREMUL.

Note: Multiple credit advice messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009:

0020 BGM, Beginning of message

A segment by means of which the sender must uniquely identify the CREMUL message using its type and number and its function. It is an information of items advised in advance, of items pending to be booked or of items which have been booked.

0030 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and, if required, the time the message is created.

0040 BUS, Business function

A segment identifying certain characteristics of the Multiple Credit Advice, such as, its business function. In so doing, it provides information about the message that may be used to route the message within an institution, for tariffing, or for the provision of some statistical information.

0050 Segment Group 1: RFF-DTM

A group of segments identifying a previously-sent message.

0060 RFF, Reference

A segment specifying the reference of the previously-sent message.

0070 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying the creation date/time of the referenced message.

0080 Segment Group 2: FII-CTA-COM

A group of segments identifying the financial institutions involved in the multiple credit advice, their function and their contacts.

0090 FII, Financial institution information

A segment identifying the financial institutions associated with the transaction, in coded or uncoded form and their function.

0100 CTA, Contact information

A segment identifying a person or a department for the party specified in the leading FII segment to whom communication should be directed.

0110 COM, Communication contact

A segment identifying communication type (s) and number (s) of person (s) or department (s) specified in the associated CTA segment.

0120 Segment Group 3: NAD-CTA-COM

A group of segments identifying the name(s) and address(es) of non-financial parties involved in the transaction, their function and their contacts.

0130 NAD, Name and address

A segment identifying the names and addresses of the non-financial parties associated with the multiple credit advice, in coded or uncoded form, and their function.

0140 CTA, Contact information

A segment identifying a person or a department for the party specified in the leading NAD segment to whom communication should be directed.

0150 COM, Communication contact

A segment identifying communication type(s) and number (s) of person (s) or department (s) specified in the associated CTA segment.

0160 Segment Group 4: LIN-DTM-BUS-MOA-SG5-SG6-SG7-SG10

A group of segments containing information details which are relevant to all transactions specified in the message.

0170 LIN, Line item

A segment indicating, by a sequential line number, the beginning of the specification of details related to all transactions specified.

0180 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment specifying the entry and/or value date.

0190 BUS, Business function

A segment identifying certain characteristics of the credits stored as individual transactions in level C, such as the bank operation, i.e., the method of transferring the funds, in order to sort the dependent credits according to their category.

0200 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment specifying the total amount of all credits stored as individual transactions in level C and/or the total amount of all credits stored in level C plus the total fee amount.

0210 Segment Group 5: RFF-DTM

A segment group containing references related to the payments, as well as relevant dates.

0220 RFF, Reference

A segment specifying reference numbers for the payments involved in the transaction.

0230 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment specifying dates relevant to the related references.

0240 Segment Group 6: FII-CTA-COM

A group of segments identifying the account that has been or will be credited.

0250 FII, Financial institution information

A segment identifying the financial institutions and relevant account number associated with the transaction, in coded or uncoded form and their function.

0260 CTA, Contact information

A segment identifying a person or a department for the financial institution specified in the leading FII segment to whom communication should be directed.

0270 COM, Communication contact

A segment identifying communication type (s) and number (s) of person (s) or department (s) specified in the associated CTA segment.

0280 Segment Group 7: FCA-MOA-SG8

A group of segments providing full details of all charges or allowances, and associated taxes, that apply to the total amount, together with information as to who bears the charges and to which account they have been directed. Where charges are subject to taxation this may also be specified.

0290 FCA, Financial charges allocation

A segment specifying the method for allocation of charges and allowances and identifying an account to which such charges or allowances were directed where it is different from the principal account.

0300 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment identifying the basis amount from which charges are calculated, if different from the total amount. It is also giving the total value of charges and/or allowances, and associated taxes.

0310 Segment Group 8: ALC-PCD-MOA-CUX-DTM-SG9

A group of segments providing a detailed breakdown of all charges (or allowances) and associated charges (or allowances).

0320 ALC, Allowance or charge

A segment used to provide full details of each charge or allowance for which the Payee is liable. Included are full details of the method of calculating the charge.

0330 PCD, Percentage details

A segment specifying the percentage used for calculating the charges (or allowances).

0340 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment identifying the amount of charges (or allowances) and/or specifying the basis amount from which charges (or allowances) may be calculated if different from the FCA segment.

0350 CUX, Currencies

A segment specifying rates related to the charges and allowances.

0360 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying the effective date and/or time the rate of exchange was fixed.

0370 Segment Group 9: TAX-MOA-CUX-DTM

A group of segments describing any taxes associated with charges and their amount.

0380 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

A segment identifying any taxes related to a specific charge.

0390 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment specifying the total amount of the tax and the basis of calculation.

0400 CUX, Currencies

A segment specifying exchange rates.

0410 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying the effective date and/or time the rate of exchange was fixed.

0420 Segment Group 10: SEQ-DTM-BUS-FII-SG11-SG12-SG13-SG14-SG15-

SG16-SG17-SG20 A segment group providing details regarding the individual transactions, such as dates, financial institutions, account

0430 SEQ, Sequence details

A segment identifying the beginning of the specification of individual transactions (C level) by a sequential number.

0440 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment specifying value dates and other dates passed on from a preceding payment order.

0450 BUS, Business function

A segment specifying additional details regarding the individual credit, such as its business function.

0460 FII, Financial institution information

A segment identifying the financial institutions and relevant account number associated with the transaction, in coded or uncoded form and their function.

0470 Segment Group 11: RFF-DTM

A group of segments containing references of other messages and transactions, with relevant date(s)/time(s).

0480 RFF, Reference

A segment identifying references of other messages or transactions related to this transaction.

0490 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and/or time of the referenced messages or transactions.

0500 Segment Group 12: PAI-FTX

A group of segments specifying conditions, guarantees, method and channel of payment used.

0510 PAI, Payment instructions

A segment specifying the conditions, guarantee, method and channel of payment used.

0520 FTX, Free text

A segment providing free form additional information.

0530 Segment Group 13: MOA-CUX-DTM-RFF

A group of segments identifying the monetary amounts and, if necessary, the currencies, exchange rate and date for the amount of the transaction.

0540 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment giving the amount of the individual transaction.

0550 CUX, Currencies

A segment identifying the source currency and the target currency of the transaction, when they are different.

0560 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying the effective date and/or time the rate of exchange was fixed.

0570 RFF, Reference

A segment identifying other transactions to which funds associated with the transaction is related such as a separate foreign exchange deal.

0580 Segment Group 14: NAD-CTA-COM

A group of segments identifying the name and address of non-financial parties involved in the message, their function and their contacts.

0590 NAD, Name and address

A segment identifying the names and addresses of the parties associated with the exchange of the message, in coded or uncoded form, and their function.

0600 CTA, Contact information

A segment identifying a person or a department for the party specified in the leading NAD segment and to whom communication should be directed.

0610 COM, Communication contact

A segment identifying communication type (s) and number (s) of person (s) or department (s) specified in the associated CTA segment.

0620 Segment Group 15: INP-FTX-DTM

A group of segments containing instructions relating to parties identified in the NAD and FII segments in Segment Group 2 and/or Segment Group 3. It specifies action taken or to be taken by the identified parties, and the date (and optionally time) by which such action was taken or needs to be taken.

0630 INP, Parties and instruction

A segment identifying the party to enact the instruction, the parties contacted or to be contacted at or by the associated financial institution on matters concerning the execution of the payment. It specifies where appropriate the instruction in coded form.

0640 FTX, Free text

A segment providing free text instructions related to the associated INP segment.

0650 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment specifying the earliest and latest dates and/or times by which the specified instructions must be carried out.

0660 Segment Group 16: GEI-MOA-LOC-NAD-RCS-FTX

A group of segments providing information for subsequent use by regulatory authorities requiring statistical and other types of data. It also identifies the regulatory authority for which the information is intended followed by the information itself.

0670 + GEI, Processing information

A segment identifying what processing should be completed for regulatory authorities.

0680 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment giving the amount and the currency of each transaction to be reported.

0690 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment giving the different origins/destinations (places) of goods/investment/services.

0700 NAD, Name and address

A segment identifying the recipient of the associated informative text.

0710 RCS, Requirements and conditions

A segment giving the nature (e.g. goods, transport services) and direction of each transaction to be recorded in coded form.

0720 FTX, Free text

A segment giving information, in coded or clear form, to provide information relevant to regulatory authorities requirements.

0730 Segment Group 17: FCA-MOA-SG18

A group of segments providing full details of all charges or allowances, and associated taxes, that apply to a particular transaction, together with information as to who bears the charges and to which account they have been directed. A total value of all charges plus allowances may be given for every account to which charges may be directed. Where charges are subject to taxation this may also be specified.

0740 FCA, Financial charges allocation

A segment specifying the method for allocation of charges and allowances and identifying an account to which such charges or allowances were directed where it is different from the principal account.

0750 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment identifying the basis amount from which charges are calculated, if different from the overall amount of the original order. It also gives the total value of charges and/or allowances, and associated taxes, that relate to an account for charges/allowances.

0760 Segment Group 18: ALC-PCD-MOA-CUX-DTM-SG19

A group of segments providing a detailed breakdown of all charges (or allowances) and associated charges (or allowances).

0770 ALC, Allowance or charge

A segment providing full details of each charge or allowance for which the Payee is liable. Included are full details of the method of calculating the charge.

0780 PCD, Percentage details

A segment specifying the percentage used for calculating the charges (or allowances).

0790 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment identifying the amount of charges (or allowances) and/or specifying the basis amount from which charges (or allowances) may be calculated if different from the FCA segment.

0800 CUX, Currencies

A segment specifying rates related to the charges and allowances.

0810 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying the effective date and/or time the rate of exchange was fixed.

0820 Segment Group 19: TAX-MOA-CUX-DTM

A group of segments describing any taxes associated with charges and their amount.

0830 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

A segment identifying any taxes related to a specific charge.

0840 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment specifying the total amount of the tax and the basis for calculation.

0850 CUX, Currencies

A segment specifying exchange rates.

0860 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying the effective date and/or time the rate of exchange was fixed.

0870 Segment Group 20: PRC-FTX-SG21-SG27

A group of segments containing the details of payment. The content of these segments is passed through the banking chain from the Ordering Customer to the Beneficiary.

0880 PRC, Process identification

A segment identifying the kind of process at the beneficiary's side.

0890 FTX, Free text

A segment providing free text information from the ordering customer to the beneficiary.

0900 Segment Group 21: DOC-MOA-DTM-RFF-NAD-SG22-SG23-SG24

A group of segments providing details of all documents, e.g. invoices, statements, despatch advices, etc., to which the multiple credit advice refers. It includes information on the monetary amounts for each document and on any adjustments (with an indication of the reason for adjustments) and discounts. For information purposes an indication of the tax element can be provided.

0910 DOC, Document/message details

A segment identifying the reference document against which payment is being made.

0920 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment giving the monetary amounts of each reference document (e.g., original amount, discount amount etc.). The amount due and the amount remitted are mandatory.

0930 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date of the referenced document and indicating any other relevant dates applicable.

0940 RFF, Reference

A segment for the inclusion of any additional references related to the reference document.

0950 NAD, Name and address

A segment identifying a party name and address, either by coded identification or in a clear form.

0960 Segment Group 22: CUX-DTM

A group of segments specifying the currencies and the related dates/periods valid to the referenced document where different to the reference currency.

0970 CUX, Currencies

A segment identifying the currency and associated exchange rate of the referenced document where different to the remittance currency.

0980 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date/time/period related to the rate of exchange.

0990 Segment Group 23: AJT-MOA-RFF-FTX

A group of segments indicating adjustment amounts and their referenced documents.

1000 AJT, Adjustment details

A segment indicating any adjustments to the amounts originally specified in the referenced document, and to which items such adjustment apply with the associated reason for adjustment.

1010 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment giving the monetary amounts of the adjustments of each reference document (e.g. original amounts, discount amount, etc.). The currency data elements should not be used.

1020 RFF, Reference

A segment for the inclusion of any additional references related to the reference documents.

1030 FTX, Free text

A segment providing free text information related to the payment details.

1040 Segment Group 24: DLI-MOA-PIA-DTM-SG25-SG26

A group of segments which may be used when required to provide details of individual line items in the reference document.

1050 DLI, Document line identification

A segment identifying a specific line item within the referenced document.

1060 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment giving the monetary amounts for this line item.

1070 PIA, Additional product id

A segment specifying item identification codes where required.

1080 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date/time/period related to the line item.

1090 Segment Group 25: CUX-DTM

A group of segments specifying the currency and the related dates/periods of the line item where different from the remittance and document currency.

1100 CUX, Currencies

A segment identifying the currency and associated exchange rate of the line item where different to the source and target currency.

1110 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment specifying the effective date and/or time the rate of exchange was fixed.

1120 Segment Group 26: AJT-MOA-RFF-FTX

A group of segments indicating adjustment amounts and their referenced documents for this line item.

1130 AJT, Adjustment details

A segment indicating any adjustments to the amounts originally specified for this line item and the reason for the adjustment.

1140 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment giving the monetary amounts of the adjustments for this line item.

1150 RFF, Reference

A segment for the inclusion of any additional references related to the line item.

1160 FTX, Free text

A segment providing free text information related to the payment details.

1170 Segment Group 27: GEI-MOA

A group of segments indicating the end of the details of payment and specifying hash total amounts for control purposes.

1180 + GEI, Processing information

A segment identifying the end of the details of payment.

1190 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment indicating total amounts for control purposes.

1200 CNT, Control total

A segment identifying the kind of control checks and the totals according to the coded form.

1210 Segment Group 28: AUT-DTM

A group of segments specifying the details of any authentication (validation) procedures applied to the CREMUL message.

1220 AUT, Authentication result

A segment specifying details of any authentication (validation) procedures applied to the CREMUL message.

1230 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment identifying the validation date/time.

1240 UNT, Message trailer

A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of segments in the message (including the UNH & UNT) and the control reference number of the message.

	AJT	Adjustment details
	ALC	Allowance or charge
	AUT	Authentication result
	BGM	Beginning of message
	BUS	Business function
	CNT	Control total
	COM	Communication contact
	CTA	Contact information
	CUX	Currencies
	DLI	Document line identification
	DOC	Document/message details
	DTM	Date/time/period
	FCA	Financial charges allocation
	FII	Financial institution information
	FTX	Free text
	GEI	Processing information
	INP	Parties and instruction
	LIN	Line item
	LOC	Place/location identification
	MOA	Monetary amount
	NAD	Name and address
	PAI	Payment instructions
	PCD	Percentage details
	PIA	Additional product id
	PRC	Process identification
	RCS	Requirements and conditions
	RFF	Reference
	SEQ	Sequence details
	TAX	Duty/tax/fee details
	UNH	Message header
	UNT	Message trailer

Change indicators
plus sign		An addition.
asterisk		Addition/substraction/change to a code entry for a particular data element.
hash or pound sign		Changes to names.
vertical bar		Changes to text for descriptions, notes and functions.
minus sign		A deletion.
letter X		Marked for deletion.