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The ISO 20022 Address Glossary

Reference collection · Last reviewed 26 July 2026

22 precise, citation-first definitions for the language of ISO 20022 postal addresses — from the hybrid and fully structured formats, through the <PstlAdr> element model, to the schemes and rules that enforce them: CBPR+, HVPS+, SEPA, FATF Recommendation 16 and the CUTOVER2026 transitional keyword. Every entry cites its primary source, section and page.

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The complete ISO 20022 Postal Address — Requirements and Specifications Update 2026 consolidates the CPMI harmonisation requirements, the BIS PIE taskforce report, the PMPG Hybrid Postal Address whitepaper and the EPC address guidance into a single reference.

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