Knowledge · Basics on GiroCode & SEPA-QR
Knowledge about GiroCode & SEPA-QR
In this section you'll find clear, practical explanations about GiroCodes (SEPA-QR / EPC), the technical standard behind them, IBAN & BIC, amounts and payment references, invoices and banking apps.
What is a GiroCode?
Basics, how it works and advantages of the SEPA-QR / EPC standard.
Learn more↗EPC standard & SEPA-QR
Technical structure of the EPC payload explained in detail.
Learn more↗IBAN & BIC in GiroCode
Which details are mandatory, how to validate the IBAN and what is optional.
Learn more↗Amount & payment reference
How to enter amount and payment reference correctly in GiroCode.
Learn more↗GiroCode on invoices
How to integrate a GiroCode into invoices in a compliant way.
Learn more↗Banking apps with GiroCode
Overview of banking apps that support SEPA-QR / GiroCodes, plus practical tips.
Learn more↗Scanning a GiroCode
Step-by-step guide to scanning and checking GiroCodes with your banking app.
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