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UNCL-4461

UN/EDIFACT code list for the payment means, used in electronic invoicing.

Definition

UNCL 4461 codes EDIFACT data element 4461 (Payment means, coded) in the PAI segment and populates business term BT-81 (Payment means type code) of EN 16931. Common values: 10 cash, 20 cheque, 30 credit transfer, 42 bank account, 48 card, 58 SEPA credit transfer, 59 SEPA direct debit, 97 clearing between partners.

Origin

Maintained by UNECE / UN/CEFACT in the UNTDID (United Nations Trade Data Interchange Directory) as code list 4461; reused as the code list for BT-81 in the European standard EN 16931.

Example in context

EDIFACT: <PAI+::30'> (credit transfer). In an EN 16931 / UBL invoice: <cbc:PaymentMeansCode>30</cbc:PaymentMeansCode>, or 58 for a SEPA credit transfer.

  • UNCL-1001 — document/message name code.
  • UNTDID — directory hosting code list 4461.

Last updated: June 20, 2026