Reference Data: Whistl Client (Billing) Account Fields [Guide]
Last updated: September 29, 2026
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This reference lists the carrier-specific Whistl Client (Billing) Account fields used in techSHIP.
Use it together with the linked Client (Billing) Account setup steps: the setup guide covers the shared configuration flow, while this article defines the confirmed field values, field behavior, and client-specific carrier configuration details.
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For a complete overview of supported carriers and related setup guides, refer to techSHIP supported Carriers - Master List [Guides List].
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 | Review and complete Reference Data: Whistl Baseline Account Fields [Guide] before configuring the Client (Billing) Account so the carrier connection is available. |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Adding a Client (Billing) Account
Follow the UI Navigation steps in How to Add a Carrier Billing Account [Step-by-Step guide], using the carrier-specific values provided in this guide.
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Carrier-Specific Instructions
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The Carrier tab contains the Client (Billing) Account fields used to define the Whistl service selection, shipment value defaults, and confirmed client-specific carrier configuration details. Red icons identify required fields, and blue icons identify fields not marked as required.
 | Service code: Defines the Whistl service used by the Client (Billing) Account. Select [Use Order] to use the service selected at order level. |
 | Override WMS Service Code: Controls whether shipments use the configured Service code instead of the service code received from the integrated system. |
 | Currency: Defines the currency used for shipment value data processed through this Client (Billing) Account. |
 | Terms of sale: Defines the terms of sale value used when shipment or customs data requires it. |
 | Category Of Item: Defines the item category value used when category information is required for the shipment. |
 | Default contents description: Defines the default contents description used when shipment contents information is not otherwise provided. |
 | Importer VAT number: Defines the importer VAT number used for shipments where importer VAT information applies. |
 | Sender name: Defines the sender contact name used for this Client (Billing) Account. |
 | Sender company: Defines the sender company name used for this Client (Billing) Account. |
 | Override sender address: Controls whether shipments use the sender address configured for this Client (Billing) Account instead of the sender address inherited from the carrier connection. |
| Select Save before continuing so the configured settings are applied. |
Next Steps (Optional)
Optionally, after the Client (Billing) Account is configured and saved, continue with Reference Data: Order-Level Whistl Fields [Guide].
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