payment reference
nounUK /ˈpeɪmənt ˈrɛfrəns/
US /ˈpeɪmənt ˈrɛfrəns/
A payment reference is a short code or note that helps people know what a payment is for.
Please write your invoice number in the payment reference so we can match your money to your bill.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A unique number a bank gives to each payment so it can be tracked.
The bank asked for the payment reference to find the missing transfer.
3. The message a person adds when sending money to explain what it is for.
He put 'rent for June' as the payment reference.
4. A code on a bill that customers use when paying so the company knows who paid.
The electricity bill shows a payment reference at the bottom.