B7 Beginning Segment for Completed Payments

To transmit identifying numbers, dates and other basic data relating to the transaction set

Position: B7-01 · Element: 143 · Name: Transaction Set Identifier Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 3 · Max: 3 · Repeat: -

Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set.

Due to the installation of the "ST" segment in all transaction sets, data element 143 in all of the "B" segments is redundant. DE143 will be retained as an optional data element for a period of adjustment. It is suggested that DE143 not be transmitted so it may be dropped from segment definitions in the future.

Position: B7-02 · Element: 9 · Name: Bank Plan Number · Type: Numeric (N0) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 6 · Repeat: -

Number assigned by bank to payer's freight payment account.

Position: B7-03 · Element: 10 · Name: Bank Transaction Date · Type: Date (DT) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 6 · Max: 6 · Repeat: -

Date the bank recorded the transfer of funds.