ISO 20022 bank transaction code TRAD LOCT: Stand-By Letter Of Credit
In ISO 20022 bank transaction codes, domain TRAD (Trade Services) with family LOCT means Stand-By Letter Of Credit. Stand-by credits do not necessarily require the presentation of documentary evidence that events have happened, but rely on attestations. Since “standbys” normally do not guarantee specific performance, they do promise It has 18 sub-family codes, listed below.
Sub-family codes
| Code | Name | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| TRAD/LOCT/CHRG | Charges (Generic) | Generic charges related to the transaction without further details available |
| TRAD/LOCT/COMM | Commission (Generic) | Generic commissions without further details related to the transaction |
| TRAD/LOCT/COME | Commission Excluding Taxes (Generic) | Generic commissions without taxes related to the transaction without further details available |
| TRAD/LOCT/COMI | Commission Including Taxes (Generic) | Generic commissions including taxes related to the transaction without further details available |
| TRAD/LOCT/CAJT | Credit Adjustments (Generic) | Generic credit or debit adjustments related to the transaction without further details available |
| TRAD/LOCT/DAJT | Debit Adjustments (Generic) | Generic credit or debit adjustments related to the transaction without further details available |
| TRAD/LOCT/FEES | Fees (Generic) | Generic fees related to the transaction without further details available |
| TRAD/LOCT/FRZF | Freeze Of Funds | Transaction is related to the freeze of funds under Import Stand-by letter of credit or documentary credit. |
| TRAD/LOCT/INTR | Interests (Generic) | Generic interest related to the transaction without further details available |
| TRAD/LOCT/COMT | Non Taxable Commissions (Generic) | Generic non-taxable commissions related to the transaction without further details available |
| TRAD/LOCT/NTAV | Not Available | The “Not Available” Sub-Family is used to cater for the Bank Transaction Code mandatory field, when no further details are available for the Bank Transaction Code, e.g. a received credit transfer is reported but no Sub-Family is available in the information provided in the transaction. |
| TRAD/LOCT/OTHR | Other | The “Other” Sub-Family is used to cater for the Bank Transaction Code mandatory field, when the reported Family does not match any of the Families listed in the specified Domain, but further details are available in addition to the Domain and Family codes. |
| TRAD/LOCT/RIMB | Reimbursement (Generic) | Generic reimbursement of costs related to the transaction without further details available |
| TRAD/LOCT/SABG | Settlement Against Bank Guarantee | Transaction is related to the settlement of the Letter of Credit (Stand-By or Documentary) against a bank guarantee. |
| TRAD/LOCT/SOSE | Settlement Of Sight Export Document | Transaction is related to the settlement upon presentation of the Export Letter of credit (Stand-By or Documentary) |
| TRAD/LOCT/SOSI | Settlement Of Sight Import Document | Transaction is related to the settlement upon presentation of the Import Letter of credit (Stand-By or Documentary) |
| TRAD/LOCT/STLR | Settlement Under Reserve | Transaction is related to a settlement under reserve of fulfilment of all requirements as defined in the Letter of Credit (Stand-By or Documentary). |
| TRAD/LOCT/TAXE | Taxes (Generic) | Generic taxes related to the transaction without further details available |
How it appears in camt.053
In camt.052, camt.053 and camt.054, each entry carries its code in the BkTxCd block. For example, TRAD/LOCT/CHRG:
<BkTxCd>
<Domn>
<Cd>TRAD</Cd>
<Fmly>
<Cd>LOCT</Cd>
<SubFmlyCd>CHRG</SubFmlyCd>
</Fmly>
</Domn>
</BkTxCd>
Other families in the TRAD domain
Related: camt.053 explained, ISO 20022 and all ISO 20022 bank transaction codes.
Where Polynopsis fits
Polynopsis reads bank statement files in BAI2, MT940 and ISO 20022 camt.053, read-only, and puts every bank balance into one live position with payout partner, exchange and stablecoin wallet balances, including money in flight.
Sources
- Bank Transaction Codes external code list description (November 2025) · ISO 20022
- Bank Transaction Codes codification workbook (30 November 2025) · ISO 20022
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