# pacs008

> Generate, validate, and deliver ISO 20022 pacs.008 payment messages.

pacs008 is a Python toolkit for teams that need to generate, validate, and ship ISO 20022 payment messages with less manual repair work. It helps payment teams catch bad data before release.

## Documentation

- [About pacs008](https://pacs008.com/about/): What pacs008 does and who it is for
- [API Reference](https://pacs008.com/api/): REST API, CLI, and Python library reference
- [Message Types](https://pacs008.com/message-types/): Supported ISO 20022 PACS message types
- [Message Selection](https://pacs008.com/message-selection/): Choose the right pacs message type
- [PACS Explained](https://pacs008.com/pacs-explained/): How ISO 20022 payment clearing messages work
- [Structured Address](https://pacs008.com/structured-address/): November 2026 CBPR+ address deadline
- [FAQ](https://pacs008.com/faq/): Common questions about ISO 20022 and pacs008
- [Glossary](https://pacs008.com/glossary/): Payment messaging terms defined
- [Changelog](https://pacs008.com/changelog/): Release notes and version history

## Key Features

- Generates XML for pacs.008 and related message definitions
- Validates against JSON Schema, XSD, IBAN, and BIC
- FastAPI service for automated workflows
- CLI for local runs and CI pipelines
- Reads CSV, JSON, JSONL, SQLite, and Parquet sources
- Docker image for containerised deployment
- CBPR+ structured address support for 2026 deadline

## Technical Details

- Language: Python
- License: MIT
- Package: Available on PyPI as `pacs008`
- Source: https://github.com/sebastienrousseau/pacs008