The next big ISO 20022 migration: Structured addresses

After November 2026, unstructured address information will be nixed – making way for structured and hybrid-address formats. This will force PSPs to undertake huge IT projects. In just one year (starting November 2025), PSPs will be compelled to rationalise their libraries of messy, unstructured customer address data.

Indeed, next year’s projects are all about data. Onboarding; customer initiation channels; account booking; reporting; statements – every piece of customer data will have to be processed in a structured or hybrid-address format. This means that fixing source information – across the ERP and TMS – will be critical. Though harmonisation between several disparate IT systems will be challenging, the work must start today.

Fortunately, AI can support – be it by interpreting current data, knowing the ‘to-be’ requirements, performing gap analysis; or even creating scenarios, code, and test scripts. The potential resource efficiencies are stark.

Ultimately, AI will be key to accelerating both the compliance journey and the data capitalisation process, which extends far beyond November 2025.

Watch this Finextra webinar, hosted in association with RedCompass Labs, to hear our panel of experts discuss why PSPs must now look beyond the November 2025 deadline for CBPR+ ISO 20022.

Need help with the structured address migration?

Speak to RedCompass Labs. We’ve been supporting banks with ISO 20022 for over 15 years. Chat to a member of our team to discuss your requirements. We’re always happy to lend a hand.