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Account objects

An Account object represents an account that can be managed in the EBICS Server.

You can create Account objects to represent all of your managed accounts. The Accounts menu item enables you to display and search accounts as well as create new ones.

To create an Account:

  1. Select the Accounts menu item.
  2. Click Create new account.
  3. Complete the fields.
    4. Field Description
    Bank Enter the bank name.
    Country

    From the drop-down list, select the country where the account is located:

    • France
    • Germany
    Bank code Enter the bank code.
    Branch code Enter the code of the bank branch.
    Account number Enter the account number of the account. This number is used, for example, for the account authorization check, but also for the provision of account statements.
    Check digits Optionally enter a French account number to be controlled for format coherence.
    SWIFT code Optionally enter the SWIFT code of the bank for the provision of account statements.
    Additional account number Optionally enter the an alternative account number for the provision of account statements.
    IBAN If no IBAN is specified, it is calculated and entered automatically from the bank routing number and the account number. The IBAN can also be used to assign account statements.
    Currency Enter a currency for the transactions on this account. This value is for information purposes only and is not used by the EBICS Server. However, this information is forwarded during the EBICS master data download.
    Holder Enter an account holder identity. This value is for information purposes only and is not used by the EBICS Server. However, this information is forwarded during the EBICS master data download.
    Description Enter text to describe the account. This description is for information purposes only and is not used by the EBICS Server. However, this information is forwarded during the EBICS master data download.
  4. The Account detail page displays a list of customers who have access to the account. An account can be assigned to several customers. Every assigned customer receives account statements for this account. The customer participants can submit payments for the account.
  5. Click Save.