Configure a bank account for automatic collection via SEPA

You set up your own bank account number for collections. Data you specify includes data for the collection file, journal and contra account for entering payments in transit. You configure this per bank account number.

Often the bank will perform an extra check on the initial SEPA collections. Follow the bank's instructions for delivering SEPA files.

To configure a bank account number for automatic collection:

  1. Go to: General / Configuration / Payment settings / Bank account.
  2. Open the properties of the bank account number..
  3. Go to the tab: Bank account.

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  4. Check if the IBAN number has been entered. If not, you have to change this bank account number to IBAN.
  5. Select the hash check in Integrity feature method if you want to use this check digit for a visual SHA check of collection and payment files. Select No integrity feature if you do not want to use a hash check.

    If you do want to use the check, the bank determines which check you should select. You can ask your bank which check you need to apply. Several SHA256 and SHA1 checks can be performed, including:

    • SHA256-File: This method also adds the SHA256 to the XML of the SEPA file. It has been developed specifically for the ABN AMRO bank.

    SHA256: this method only generates the SHA256 and places it in the payment table. This method is intended for the other banks and can be used to perform a visual check.

  6. Go to the tab: Collection.

    Note: 

    If you do not see this tab, change the authorisation for this tab.

  7. Fill in the file data of the collection file. Select the SEPA Direct Debits (24) file format at the SEPA file format field.

    It's recommended to use the correct file extension (use '.XML'. for SEPA).

  8. Enable Directly process collection if you want to start the collection file wizard directly after adding the collection job.
  9. Select the journal and the transfer account for payments in process.
  10. Fill in the minimum amount of the collection job. this is the periodical limit of the job and it's stated in the collection contract.
  11. Select the Order letter report.
  12. Select the specification report at Report specifications.
  13. Click on: OK.

See also:

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  2. Authorise collection
  3. Authorise partial collection
  4. Add the Payments in transit suspense account
  5. Add a collection reduction account
  6. Add a general journal for payments in transit
  7. Record the collector ID and administration settings for SEPA collection
  8. Configure the bank account number for automatic collection
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  11. Configure debtor for automatic collection via SEPA
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  14. Import debit mandates (Belgium)
  15. Configure a bank link for internet banking (AFAS Online)