Reference
Markdown exportBT-83 Remittance information
Reference the buyer should quote when making the payment.
Quick answer
Delivery and payment
Delivery dates, payment means, and the operational context around settlement.
Quick actions
In plain language
This field is important for automatic cash application because it tells the buyer exactly what to enter as payment reference.
What you usually enter here
Payment reference text
Typical valid values include: INV-2026-001
Optional according to EN 16931-1.
Where the field sits
- Invoice
- cac:PaymentMeans
- cbc:PaymentIDBT-83
- rsm:CrossIndustryInvoice
- rsm:SupplyChainTradeTransaction
- ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement
- ram:PaymentReferenceBT-83
Valid Examples
- INV-2026-001
XML mapping and field facts
Open the technical reference if you need XML paths, validator rule codes, legal wording, or schema-specific mapping details.
Field ID:
BT-83
Data Type:
text
Cardinality:
0..1
Requirement:
Optional
Max Length:
100 characters
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:PaymentMeans/cbc:PaymentID/rsm:CrossIndustryInvoice/rsm:SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:PaymentReferenceNext step
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FAQ
How should I state the payment reference on the original invoice?
Use a clear instruction, for example “Please quote RE-2026-104 as the payment reference”. Check the recognized value in the review field Remittance information (BT-83); do not assume an invoice or order number will automatically become the payment reference. This is an illustrative example, not a default value. Clear wording helps recognition but does not guarantee it. BT-83 does not initiate a payment or guarantee automatic processing by the recipient.