Payment Forms | Formas de pago

Overview

The Payment Forms catalog defines the standardized codes used to identify different payment methods in the system. These codes follow Mexican tax regulations (SAT) and are essential for proper invoice classification and tax compliance.

What We See

This catalog contains 21 different payment form codes, ranging from traditional methods like cash and checks to modern electronic payment systems. Each code represents a specific way customers can pay for goods or services, with clear distinctions between different types of electronic payments, credit instruments, and special payment arrangements.

How to Use It

When creating invoices or processing payments, select the appropriate payment form code that matches the actual payment method used by the customer. This ensures proper tax reporting and compliance with Mexican fiscal regulations.

Usage Guidelines

Always use the exact code: Payment form codes must match exactly as specified

Choose the most specific option: If multiple codes could apply, use the most specific one

Document special cases: For codes like "99" (Por definir), ensure proper documentation

Validate before processing: Verify the payment form code matches the actual payment method

Payment Forms Table

Code	Description (English)	Descripción (Español)	Usage Notes
`01`	Cash	Efectivo	Physical currency payments
`02`	Nominative check	Cheque nominativo	Checks made out to a specific payee
`03`	Electronic funds transfer	Transferencia electrónica de fondos	Bank-to-bank electronic transfers
`04`	Credit card	Tarjeta de crédito	Credit card payments
`05`	Electronic wallet	Monedero electrónico	Digital wallet services
`06`	Electronic money	Dinero electrónico	Digital currency systems
`08`	Food vouchers	Vales de despensa	Employee benefit vouchers
`12`	Payment in kind	Dación en pago	Payment with goods instead of money
`13`	Subrogation payment	Pago por subrogación	Third-party payment on behalf of debtor
`14`	Consignment payment	Pago por consignación	Court-ordered deposit payment
`15`	Debt forgiveness	Condonación	Voluntary debt cancellation
`17`	Compensation	Compensación	Offsetting mutual debts
`23`	Novation	Novación	Replacing old debt with new obligation
`24`	Confusion	Confusión	Creditor and debtor become same person
`25`	Debt remission	Remisión de deuda	Formal debt release
`26`	Statute of limitations	Prescripción o caducidad	Debt expired by time limit
`27`	Creditor satisfaction	A satisfacción del acreedor	Payment accepted by creditor
`28`	Debit card	Tarjeta de débito	Debit card payments
`29`	Service card	Tarjeta de servicios	Prepaid service cards
`30`	Advance application	Aplicación de anticipos	Using previously paid advances
`31`	Payment intermediary	Intermediario pagos	Third-party payment processors
`99`	To be defined	Por definir	Placeholder for undefined methods

Implementation Examples

API Request Example

{
  "invoice": {
    "payment_form": "04",
    "amount": 1500.00,
    "currency": "MXN"
  }
}

Validation Logic

Common Use Cases

Electronic Payments

Code 03: Bank transfers, wire transfers

Code 04: Visa, MasterCard, American Express

Code 05: PayPal, digital wallets

Code 28: Debit card transactions

Traditional Payments

Code 01: Cash transactions

Code 02: Business checks

Special Arrangements

Code 12: Barter or trade agreements

Code 15: Debt forgiveness agreements

Code 30: Using customer deposits or advances

Important Notes

Tax Compliance: Always ensure the selected payment form aligns with actual payment method for proper SAT reporting

Audit Trail: Maintain documentation linking payment form codes to actual transaction records

Electronic vs Physical: Distinguish clearly between electronic payment methods (codes 03, 05, 06) and physical cards (codes 04, 28)

Legal Implications: Codes 12-17 and 23-27 represent legal payment arrangements that may require additional documentation

Payment Methods Catalog - For payment method classifications

Tax Regimes Catalog - For tax-related classifications

Invoice Globals - For general invoice configuration

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