How to Add a Supplier Reference Number to Your Bill on Bluechain
When connecting your accounting software with Bluechain, it is important to include a supplier reference number on your bill. This is a required field and without it, the bill will not appear on the Bluechain platform. In this article, we will explain why the supplier reference number is necessary and how to add it to your bill.
Why is the Supplier Reference Number Required?
The supplier reference number is a unique identifier that helps Bluechain match your bill with the corresponding payment. This ensures that your supplier receives the correct payment information for the bill you have submitted. Without this information, there is a risk of the payment being misallocated or not being matched by your supplier.
Always ensure you use populate the reference in Xero or Sage that you're supplier has provided, so that they can easily match this payment back to you when they receive the funds.
How to Add a Supplier Reference Number
If you have already synced your accounting software to Bluechain and the invoice has not come through, adding a supplier reference number is a simple process. You can do this directly in your accounting software and then resync to Bluechain to ensure that the bill appears on the platform.
It is important to note that the supplier reference number is the information that your supplier will see in their bank account when they receive the payment. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the reference number is clear and accurate so that your supplier knows who the payment is from and what the payment is for.