BR-DE-30 - Direct debit requires the creditor identifier (BT-90)
When the group DIRECT DEBIT (BG-19) is present, the Bank assigned creditor identifier (BT-90) must be provided.
BR-DE-30 - Direct debit requires the creditor identifier (BT-90)
When the group DIRECT DEBIT (BG-19) is present, the Bank assigned creditor identifier (BT-90) must be provided. This is an XRechnung rule (German KoSIT CIUS). It applies on top of EN 16931 and Peppol, and is mandatory for B2G invoicing in Germany.
This is an XRechnung rule (German KoSIT CIUS). It applies on top of EN 16931 and Peppol, and is mandatory for B2G invoicing in Germany.
What this rule checks
When the group DIRECT DEBIT (BG-19) is present, the Bank assigned creditor identifier (BT-90) must be provided.
How to fix it
Add the creditor identifier (BT-90) to the DIRECT DEBIT group.
Validate against this rule
This rule is part of EN 16931. Check your invoice with the validator that matches your format:
Related rules
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Source: KoSIT XRechnung · Last verified: 2026-07-10
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