SEPA File Format Tab of Bank Codes

Use this tab to enter information for the SEPA file format if you selected SEPA in the Export to Text Format field on the Bank Codes tab of the Bank Codes form.

The SEPA file format is a Single Euro Payments Area .xml file format that is commonly used in European countries. This format produces an XML file that contains the SEPA service level code. You can also use the SEPA format for other service level codes, such as SDVA, URGP, or NURG. To use the SEPA format for other service level codes: After the XML file is generated in the export-to-text process, edit the XML document and replace the SEPA service code level with another code.

Contents

Originator Section

Field Description
Originator Identification Number Enter the originator identification number to include in the group header section of the SEPA XML files.
Address Line 1 This prefills with your company's address from the General tab in Configuration > General > Company Settings. You can change it as needed.
Address Line 2 This prefills with your company's address from the General tab in Configuration > General > Company Settings. You can change it as needed.
Country This prefills with your company's country from the General tab in Configuration > General > Company Settings. You can change it as needed.

Fields

Field Description
IBAN Enter the international bank account number (maximum 34 characters) for your company. The bank uses this to identify the company that is distributing the payments.
BIC Enter the bank identification code (either 8 or 11 characters) for your company. The bank uses this to identify the company that is distributing the payments.
SEPA XML Format

Select the file format to use for SEPA XML files. The options are:

  • pain.001.001.03
  • pain.001.002.03
Include schemaLocation Attribute in SEPA XML File Select this check box to include the schemaLocation attribute in the SEPA XML files.