Generic standard values

This country uses the following standard values:

Country-specific standard values

The following subsections describe where France requires specific values:

Buyer Reference (Service Code)

You can use a service code to reference buyers. This is explained in the France: Buyer Reference topic.

Order Reference (Commitment Number)

Public entities in France often require that a commitment number is referenced in Documents like invoices. This is explained in the France: Order Reference topic.

Payment Means Codes (UNCL 4461)

You must use one of the following values to specify the Payment Means Code. More information is provided in the France: Payment Means topic. The values are derived from the UNCL 4461 list:

Payment Means Code	Description
`1`	Instrument not defined
`10`	In cash
`20`	Check
`25`	Check
`26`	Check
`30`	Credit transfer
`31`	Debit transfer
`42`	Payment to bank account
`48`	Bank card
`49`	Direct debit
`54`	Bank card
`55`	Bank card
`58`	Credit transfer
`59`	Debit transfer
`92`	Check
`97`	Clearing between partners

Supplier's electronic address (SIRET Number)

You must use the SIRET number to identify French suppliers. More information is provided in the France: Supplier's Electronic Address topic.

Supplier's Identifier (SIRET Number)

You must use the SIRET number to identify French suppliers. More information is provided in the France: Supplier Identifier topic.

Buyer's Identifier (SIRET Number)

You must use the SIRET number to identify French buyers. More information is provided in the France: Buyer Identifier topic.