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Currency codes (common)
Common ISO currency codes used in invoices (e.g., EUR, USD).
How these codes are used on invoices
Currency codes (common) is a standardized ISO 4217 code list used in structured invoices. Instead of free-text values, buyers, suppliers, ERP systems, and validators expect normalized codes such as EUR (Euro), USD (US dollar), GBP (Pound sterling). Practical subset; ISO 4217 contains many more currencies.
This article treats Currency codes (common) as a practical reference, not just a navigation page. It explains the term or workflow in context, shows why it matters for European e-invoicing, and connects the topic to invoice creation, validation, routing, archiving, and ERP implementation decisions.
ISO 4217
Practical subset; ISO 4217 contains many more currencies.
Currency codes (common)
| Code | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | — |
| USD | US dollar | — |
| GBP | Pound sterling | — |
| CHF | Swiss franc | — |
| TRY | Turkish lira | — |
| PLN | Polish zloty | — |
| SEK | Swedish krona | — |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | — |
| DKK | Danish krone | — |
| CZK | Czech koruna | — |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | — |
| RON | Romanian leu | — |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | — |
| MXN | Mexican peso | — |
| JPY | Japanese yen | — |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | — |
| AUD | Australian dollar | — |
| CNY | Chinese yuan | — |
| INR | Indian rupee | — |
| BRL | Brazilian real | — |
Practical tips before you send an e-invoice
Practical tips before you send an e-invoice is where the general explanation of Currency codes (common) becomes operational. The section focuses on Use the exact code from ISO 4217 and keep the spelling and casing expected by the standard, Make sure the chosen Currency codes (common) value matches the business context and any related… and Validate the final XRechnung, ZUGFeRD/Factur-X, UBL, or CII file before sending it to the…, so it can be used to check the required fields, process decisions, and validation controls before the invoice workflow is used in production.
- Use the exact code from ISO 4217 and keep the spelling and casing expected by the standard.
- Make sure the chosen Currency codes (common) value matches the business context and any related fields on the invoice.
- Validate the final XRechnung, ZUGFeRD/Factur-X, UBL, or CII file before sending it to the recipient.
Frequently asked questions
These are common end-user questions when choosing the right Currency codes (common) value for an invoice or ERP export. Frequently asked questions answers the practical questions that usually appear after reading the main explanation of Currency codes (common). The answers focus on What is Currency codes (common) on an invoice, Which Currency codes (common) codes are used most often and Where do I enter a Currency codes (common) code in structured e-invoices and are written to clarify implementation choices quickly.
What is Currency codes (common) on an invoice?
Currency codes (common) is the standardized ISO 4217 code list that tells the receiving system which business value was intended. Using the correct code improves interoperability across XRechnung, ZUGFeRD/Factur-X, UBL, CII, and PEPPOL workflows.
Which Currency codes (common) codes are used most often?
Common examples on this page include EUR (Euro), USD (US dollar), GBP (Pound sterling). The right choice depends on your transaction, tax treatment, recipient requirements, and the invoice profile you are sending.
Where do I enter a Currency codes (common) code in structured e-invoices?
Enter the code in the structured invoice field that matches its meaning, for example the currency field, VAT category field, payment means field, unit field, or invoice type field. The exact XML path depends on whether you send XRechnung, ZUGFeRD/Factur-X, UBL, or CII.
How do I avoid validation errors with Currency codes (common) codes?
Use only values allowed by the relevant implementation guide, keep the code exactly as defined in ISO 4217, and provide all related data required by that choice. Many validation errors happen when a code is correct in isolation but inconsistent with the rest of the invoice.
Can I use codes outside this page?
Often yes, but recipients and national profiles frequently accept only a practical subset of the full ISO 4217 list. This page focuses on common invoice values, so confirm buyer-specific or country-specific rules before sending production documents.
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