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# Invoice Reference for Direct Orders

Every created invoice in your accounting system can contain a custom string of text as a reference which you can search for when reconciling your accounts.

For this, Reconcile.ly offers a variety of dynamic reference options:

*   Authorization Key (Payment)
    
*   Payment Gateway
    
*   Order Number
    
*   Order Number & Payment Gateway
    
*   Customer names & Payment Gateway
    
*   Customer names, Address, & Payment Gateway
    
*   Customer names & Address
    
*   Customer names & Authorisation Key (Payment)
    
*   Customer Note
    

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4060608fa0786400/a3cb9682-a7c4-4463-a289-a55f70_128ajut.png)

Once selected, this will be reflected on your 'Reference' field on your Xero Invoices.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/470004df68754000/d551aa9e-2be1-4b01-a97d-c842b5_10gbc7w.png)

So, you can select the option that works best for you, and Reconcile.ly will ensure to put in the reference field in the individual orders we send to Xero.

||| **Note:** If you're using Authorisation Key, then you'll need to make sure you're sending invoices when they are 'Paid' - otherwise, it will default to 'Payment Gateway '.

Can't find the option you prefer? Let us know via live chat, and we will be glad to look into this!