What Is the EDI 820?
The EDI 820 Payment Order/Remittance Advice communicates payment details from a buyer to a seller. It provides the remittance information needed to reconcile payments against invoices.
Key Data Elements
Critical 820 elements include:
- Payment amount and method (ACH, check, wire transfer).
- Invoice references - which invoices this payment covers.
- Adjustment details - deductions, allowances, and chargeback reasons.
- Remittance party identification - payer and payee details.
- Payment date and banking information.
Automating Payment Reconciliation
Automated 820 processing enables real-time cash application, reducing days sales outstanding (DSO) and eliminating manual payment matching.