How to Find the UETR on a pacs.008
In a pacs.008 (FIToFICustomerCreditTransfer) the UETR is in the element <UETR> inside <PmtId> inside <CdtTrfTxInf>. The full XPath is: Document/FIToFICstmrCdtTrf/CdtTrfTxInf/PmtId/UETR. It is a 36-character UUID v4.
Details
Step-by-step:
1. Open the pacs.008 XML message in a text editor or viewer.
2. Search for the tag <UETR> — there is exactly one per payment.
3. Copy the value (a 36-character UUID with 4 dashes) into the Ohmyfin tracker.
Quick facts:
Key facts
- XPath: //CdtTrfTxInf/PmtId/UETR
- Format: RFC 4122 UUID v4 (36 chars with 4 dashes)
- Mandatory on every CBPR+ pacs.008 since March 2023
- Same UETR appears in the matching pacs.002 status report
Frequently asked questions
Where is the UETR on an ISO 20022 pacs.008 message?
In a pacs.008 (FIToFICustomerCreditTransfer) the UETR is in the element <UETR> inside <PmtId> inside <CdtTrfTxInf>. The full XPath is: Document/FIToFICstmrCdtTrf/CdtTrfTxInf/PmtId/UETR. It is a 36-character UUID v4.
Is Ohmyfin tracking free?
Yes. Public UETR tracking on Ohmyfin is free — 10 free trackings per day per IP address with no signup, or 15/day plus 100 welcome credits after a free account; no card required.
Do I need a bank account at the sending bank?
No. Ohmyfin looks up the SWIFT payment status with just the UETR — no bank login or account required.
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