VRBL: Endpoint IDs
Endpoint IDs are used to identify parties, such as Buyers or Suppliers in e-invoicing systems or networks like PEPPOL.
You can use the Endpoint ID (Invoice/../Party/EndpointID) subelement when you want to send a Document to that recipient.
In most cases, this is for a Buyer (in the AccountingCustomerParty element) or a Supplier in the (AccountingSupplierParty element). In some cases, you may use it for a Payee (in the PayeeParty element).
The ID itself can be an email address or an ID for the PEPPOL network.
The following example is from the Germany: Buyer Information topic. It specifies an email address:
<ubl:Invoice>
<!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
<cac:AccountingCustomerParty>
<cac:Party>
<cbc:EndpointID schemeID="VRBL:DE:EM">[email protected]</cbc:EndpointID>
<!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
</cac:Party>
</cac:AccountingCustomerParty>
<!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
</ubl:Invoice>
The following table shows some values that can be used for different scenarios:
| Scenario | Network/Format | ReceiverDetails | EndpointID | EndpointID @schemeID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2B | PEPPOL | Not applicable. | Endpoint ID. Usually a VAT ID. | EAS Scheme ID |
| B2B | SMTP (email) | Recipient's email address | You cannot add the email address here. Usually, the VAT ID is used. | 9930 |
| B2G | PEPPOL | Not applicable. | Endpoint ID. Usually a VAT ID. | EAS Scheme ID |
| B2G | SMTP (email) | Recipient's email address | Recipient's email address | VRBL:DE:EM |
Elements
The following sub-elements of the AccountingCustomerParty and AccountingSupplierParty elements can be used to specify the Endpoint ID:
| Element (Path) | Description |
|---|---|
Endpoint ID (Invoice/../Party/EndpointID) | Specify the recipient account. This is used for routing. It is usually a PEPPOL or SMTP network. |
Endpoint ID Scheme (Invoice/../Party/EndpointID [@schemeID]) | You use the @schemeID attribute to specify the type of endpoint. |
Standard values
The following standard values can be used when specifying Endpoint IDs:
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| EN 16931 | CEF EAS. See EN 16931: Standard Values. |
Country-Specific configurations
The following topics explain some country-specific endpoint configurations:
- France B2G: Buyer's Electronic Address
- France B2G: Supplier's Electronic Address
- Germany B2B: Buyer's Electronic Address
- Germany B2B: Supplier's Electronic Address
- Germany B2G: Supplier's Electronic Address
- Germany B2G: Supplier's Electronic Address
- Serbia: Buyer 's Electronic Address
- Serbia: Supplier's Electronic Address
- Greece: Supplier Information
Updated 7 days ago