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MT710

SWIFT MT710 message, Category 7 (documentary credits and guarantees).

Definition

The MT710 is sent by an Advising Bank to another bank to convey the terms and conditions of a documentary credit received as an MT700/MT701, or of a credit issued by a non-bank. It differs from the MT700 in that the issuer of the credit is not the bank sending the message.

Origin

Defined in the SWIFT User Handbook, Category 7 — Documentary Credits and Guarantees / Standby Letters of Credit, published and maintained by SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Example in context

:27:1/1
:40A:IRREVOCABLE
:20:THIRDBANKREF710
:31C:260620
:52A:Third issuing bank (BIC)
:59:Beneficiary

  • MT700 — issue of a documentary credit.
  • MT720 — transfer of a documentary credit.

Last updated: June 20, 2026