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X12 EDI 820

What is an EDI 820 Payment Order?

The EDI 820 electronic document can be used to start payments and send remittance data. It allows suppliers to verify which invoices have been fully paid for any given payment. Such documents will be sent to a supplier after an 810 invoice is received, especially when there is an electronic funds transfer.

How is EDI 820 Used?

There are several situations in which the 820 transaction is used:

  • To give instructions to banks for generating a payment
  • To inform suppliers of pending payments, along with adjustments in the payment
  • To provide payment information to health insurance plans

EDI 820 Benefits

  • By automating the EDI 820 Payment Order, there will be fewer emails and faxes
  • Enhanced visibility into payments & remittances through improved records & reporting
  • Opportunity to use EDI integration to centralize payment and remittance information into an ERP system or enterprise financial reporting software

Key Data Elements You'll Find in a Payment Order:

  • Identification of trading partners
  • Banking & account ID
  • Invoice payment information
  • Adjustments for an invoice
  • Billed and paid amounts
  • invoice number

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