BT-83: Remittance Information / Payment Reference
The payment reference / remittance information to state on the bank transfer.
Technical Specification
Optional (0..1), recommended for automated banking reconciliation
Semantic data format according to European Standard EN 16931-1
What does BT-83 mean?
BT-83 is the payment reference supplied by the seller. It helps link an incoming payment to the corresponding invoice. For example, “RE-2026-0842 KD-10023” can combine an invoice number and a customer number in the transfer description. BT-1 identifies the invoice itself; BT-83 does not replace that field. Automatic transfer of the reference and payment matching depend on the banking or ERP application. Check the transferred details before making a payment.
XML Syntax & Code Example
<cac:PaymentMeans>
<cbc:PaymentMeansCode>58</cbc:PaymentMeansCode>
<cbc:PaymentID>RE-2026-0842 KD-10023</cbc:PaymentID>
</cac:PaymentMeans>Check BT-83 in your invoice
Use the XML paths above to locate BT-83. A snippet illustrates this field; it is not a complete invoice. After correcting a value in the source application, export and check the entire file again.
Official specifications and rule sets
Requirements depend on the invoice profile and version. Consult the matching specification for mandatory fields, code lists and rules; Peppol-specific requirements do not automatically apply to every ZUGFeRD invoice.
BT-83 in your invoice
View the invoice contents and validate the file against the supported rules. A technical validation does not establish that the business details are correct.
Related Business Terms (BTs)
Create compliant E-Invoices easily
Create XRechnung and ZUGFeRD invoices in Billance and check the exported file locally. Use this guide to understand BT-83 and review your invoice details before sending.