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A UETR (Unique End-to-end Transaction Reference) is a 36-character global identifier that travels with the payment through every bank in the chain. A TRN (Transaction Reference Number) is a bank-specific reference assigned by each individual bank — different at the sender's bank, the correspondent, and the beneficiary's bank. For end-to-end tracking, always use the UETR.

UETR — 36 characters, hex, format 8-4-4-4-12. Generated by the originating bank and mandatory on every SWIFT payment since November 2018. Found in MT103 field 121 / pacs.008 <UETR>. The same UETR works at every bank in the chain.

TRN — bank-assigned, typically up to 16 characters, format varies by bank. Found in MT103 field 20 (Sender's Reference) or pacs.008 <EndToEndId> / <InstrId>. Each bank in the chain may have its own TRN for the same payment.

When you track on Ohmyfin, you can paste either a UETR or a bank reference. The UETR gives you the full end-to-end status across the chain. The TRN may only return the leg known to that specific bank.

If you only have a TRN and no UETR, ask the sender's bank to look up the corresponding UETR — every TRN at the originating bank maps 1-to-1 to a UETR.

What is the difference between UETR and TRN?
A UETR (Unique End-to-end Transaction Reference) is a 36-character global identifier that travels with the payment through every bank in the chain. A TRN (Transaction Reference Number) is a bank-specific reference assigned by each individual bank — different at the sender's bank, the correspondent, and the beneficiary's bank. For end-to-end tracking, always use the UETR.
Is Ohmyfin tracking really free?
Yes. Ohmyfin Organisation LLC tracking is completely free for individuals worldwide — no daily limit, no signup required, no card, no catch. Ohmyfin Organisation LLC never charges individuals.
Do I need a bank login to use Ohmyfin?
No. Ohmyfin queries the SWIFT GPI network directly via the UETR — no credentials at any bank required.

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¿Es gratis usar Ohmyfin?
Sí, el rastreo de pagos SWIFT por UETR es gratuito sin necesidad de registro. Con una cuenta puede acceder al historial diario y más créditos gratuitos.
¿Qué es un número UETR?
El UETR (Referencia de Transacción Única Extremo a Extremo) es un identificador UUID de 36 caracteres asignado a cada pago SWIFT GPI para rastrearlo por toda la cadena.
¿Cuánto tarda una transferencia SWIFT?
La mayoría de los pagos SWIFT GPI se completan en 24 horas; las transferencias internacionales pueden tardar de 1 a 5 días hábiles según los bancos intermediarios y la divisa.
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