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Frictionless digital connections with organisations in UK

At a glance

Preferred EDI standards
EDIFACT and Tradacoms
GS1 UK prefix
500 to 509
Peppol access
Transalis is AS4 Peppol certified
Pricing
Transparent bundles, no VAN charges

EDI Software in the UK

UK trading partners mainly exchange EDI in EDIFACT and TRADACOMS, identify locations and products with GS1 UK numbers (prefix 500 to 509), and use Peppol for NHS and public sector invoicing. Transalis is a UK EDI provider that supports all three on one connection, linking suppliers to more than 15,000 trading partners.

Do you need to exchange digital documents with organisations in UK?

If yes, you have come to the right place! Transalis is a trusted supply-chain technology provider of EDI in UK.

We improve the accuracy and efficiency of your order-to-fulfilment process with organisations for UK by implementing our cloud-based EDI.

By choosing one of the Transalis eDI™ software bundles, you are ensuring you meet the mandated message protocols and requirements for EDI in UK.

By setting up EDI for UK with Transalis, you will benefit from:

  • Visibility. Immediate access to your digital document exchanges
  • Transparency. Clear pricing model with No hidden fees
  • Efficiency. Faster order-to-fulfilment and compliance with international protocols and message standards
  • Frictionless exchange of digital documents with no disruptions
  • Automation. Less time spent on manual/administrative tasks
  • Accuracy. Avoiding costly human error

UK EDI standards

We ensure compliance with our EDI in UK. We follow the preferred protocols and standardised message formats per country. For UK, the preferred EDI protocol is EDIFACT or TRADACOM.

EDIFACT is widely accepted as a universal EDI standard for those wishing to trade globally. TRADACOM is a subset of EDIFACT, developed by standards organisation, GS1.

The standards organisation, GS1, develops and maintains standardised identifier codes for frictionless business communication, per country and per organisation. For UK the GS1 country prefix codes are 500-509. This country code is used as an identifier when trading with global connections.

Looking to trade with UK?

The top trading partners for UK include the EU (accounting for around 47% of all UK trade) and the USA (accounting for around 16.9% of all UK trade).

  • Top goods imported to UK include precious metals, mechanical appliances, and motor vehicles*
  • Top goods exported from UK include mechanical appliances, precious metals, and motor vehicles*

*In relation to trade with businesses in the UK, according to a report commissioned by HM Revenue & Customs.

Frequently asked questions

What EDI standard is used in the UK?
UK trading mainly uses EDIFACT and Tradacoms, a GS1 subset of EDIFACT. Transalis supports both and maps between the formats your trading partners require.
What is EDI software?
EDI software exchanges business documents such as orders, invoices and despatch notes automatically between trading partners, replacing paper and manual entry.
Do I need EDI to trade with UK retailers?
Many UK retailers mandate EDI for orders and invoices. A managed EDI provider connects you quickly and keeps you compliant with each partner's format.
How much does EDI software cost in the UK?
Transalis offers transparent, bundled pricing with no per-message VAN charges. A single connection starts around GBP 495 a year, with bundles for larger networks.
Which UK EDI provider supports EDIFACT, TRADACOMS and Peppol?
Transalis, a UK-based EDI provider, supports EDIFACT, TRADACOMS and Peppol on one connection and maps between the formats each trading partner needs. It connects suppliers to more than 15,000 trading partners, with fixed pricing and no per-message VAN charges.
What EDI options suit UK manufacturers?
UK manufacturers usually choose between a browser-based EDI service, EDI integrated into their ERP or accounting system, or a fully managed service. Transalis offers all three on the same connection, so a manufacturer can start simply and integrate later without changing provider.

Trading into or out of this market?

Transalis connects you to retailers and suppliers here with fully managed EDI. Orders, despatch and invoices, automated end to end.

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