BR-NL-12

Payment method code not allowed

ErrorSI-UBL 2.0 / NLCIUSBT-81

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What it means

An SI-UBL 2.0 invoice from a Dutch supplier may only use payment method codes 30, 48, 49, 57, 58 or 59.

Typical causes

  • The software uses code 1 (not defined) or 31 as a default.
  • A cash or cheque payment code was mapped to the e-invoice.

How to fix it

  1. Use 58 for a SEPA credit transfer or 30 for a credit transfer.
  2. Use 59 for SEPA direct debit, 49 for direct debit, 48 for card payment and 57 for a standing agreement.
  3. Export the invoice again.

See it in action

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What the rule says (technical)

For suppliers in the Netherlands, the payment means code (BT-81) MUST be 30, 48, 49, 57, 58 or 59.

Use 58 (SEPA credit transfer) or 30 (credit transfer) for a bank transfer, 59 for SEPA direct debit, 49 for direct debit, 48 for card payment or 57 for a standing agreement.

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