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How to Add the Item Code to Xero Invoices

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to display item codes on your Xero invoices.

Quick summary

Adding an item code to Xero invoices requires enabling the Show Item Code option inside Invoice Settings. Once saved, the item code column appears automatically on all new invoices, improving product tracking and billing accuracy.


Steps

  1. On the Xero main dashboard, click the Company tab in the top-left corner.
  2. Choose Settings from the dropdown list of options.
  3. Find and click Invoice Settings from the settings menu.
  4. Click Options in the top-right corner of the invoice template panel.
  5. Select Edit from the available choices.
  6. Locate the Show Item Code option and tick the checkbox beside it.
  7. Click Save to apply your changes.
  8. Confirm the success message — the item code will now appear automatically on your Xero invoices.

📌 Why this matters

Displaying the item code on Xero invoices helps businesses maintain precise product identification and streamline reconciliation between sales orders and accounting records. By enabling the Show Item Code field in Invoice Settings, teams can ensure every line item is traceable back to its SKU or internal product reference. This reduces manual errors, speeds up payment matching, and supports audit-ready bookkeeping. For businesses managing large product catalogs, adding item codes to invoices in Xero is a critical step toward accurate, scalable financial operations.
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