Finnish Reference Number generators

This is a collection of programs to generate the Finnish Reference Number in different languages.

The Finnish Reference Number is used domestically to identify a specific bank transfer. In practical terms, it is used to identify an invoice sent to a customer by a company or similar entity.

Available languages

Python

viitenumero.py.

Usage:

# ./viitenumero.py 23409678
2340 96783

Similar projects:

• py-viitenumero: Python module for generating national creditor references in Finland. py-viitenumero is part of py-finvoice.

Basic

viitenumero.bas. The main purpose of this file is to easily check the code. However, it's meant to be used as a macro in a spreadsheet like viitenumero.ods.

Usage:

LASKEVIITE(number)

Perl

viitenumero.pl.

Usage:

# ./viitenumero.pl 23409678
2340 96783