What the 820 is
The EDI 820 — the X12 Payment Order / Remittance Advice — is what the partner paid and why — deductions itemized. It travels inbound for most trading programs.
When it's sent
The 820 ends the cycle: settlement and adjustments that follow the 810 invoice.
Key segments
| Segment | What it carries |
|---|---|
| BPR | Payment amount, method, and settlement date |
| TRN | Trace number tying the payment to the bank transaction |
| RMR | Remittance detail: which invoices are being paid, and for how much |
| ADX | Adjustments — deductions, chargebacks, and allowances itemized |
Sample 820
A representative 820 interchange — fixed-width ISA envelope, functional group, and control totals:
1ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*ACMESUPPLY *ZZ*RETAILPARTNER *260101*1200*U*00401*000000001*0*P*>~ 2GS*RA*ACMESUPPLY*RETAILPARTNER*20260101*1200*1*X*004010~ 3ST*820*0001~ 4REF*ZZ*SAMPLE 820 DOCUMENT~ 5DTM*097*20260101~ 6SE*4*0001~ 7GE*1*1~ 8IEA*1*000000001~
Partners that require it
Trading partners in the EDISQ catalog that trade the 820:
Walmart EDI 820
Mass & Club · AS2
FAQ
What is an EDI 820?
The EDI 820 is the X12 Payment Order / Remittance Advice. What the partner paid and why — deductions itemized.
Who sends the 820?
Your trading partner sends the 820 to you. EDISQ receives it, validates it, and delivers it straight into your ERP.
How do I automate the 820?
Enable your trading partner in EDISQ, connect your ERP, and the certified map handles the 820 end to end — first 25 documents each month free.