What prefix is used to enter a direct bill account code?

• A. Type '*' followed by direct bill account code
• B. Type '?' followed by company name
• C. Type 'D' or 'A' and a date
• D. Type 'R' and a note

Answer: (A)

The prefix that signals a direct bill account code is the asterisk. Placing '*' before the account code tells the system to bill charges to that direct bill account rather than to a guest folio, which is essential for corporate or client billing where the company itself covers the charges. The other prefixes indicate different actions—such as triggering a search or reference to a company, marking a date, or attaching a note—so they don’t route charges to a direct bill account.