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QR Invoices


Would you like to send your invoices as QR invoices to your participants (in Switzerland and Liechtenstein) in the future? You can now find the option to enable QR invoices in the invoice settings.

Frequently Asked Questions about QR-Invoices:

What is a QR-Invoice?

The QR-invoice is a new method of invoicing where invoice data is embedded within a QR code. This QR code can then be scanned by any smartphone, allowing the invoice data to be displayed.

What is a QR Code?

A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode capable of storing information such as web addresses, contact details, or invoice data.

Where is the QR-Invoice accepted?

The QR-invoice is currently only accepted in a few countries. While not yet officially introduced in Germany, it has been in use for several years in Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

Is an app required to scan the QR code?

A dedicated app is not strictly necessary, as most smartphones already have a QR code reader integrated into their camera application. If not, QR code reader apps can be downloaded for free online.

What is the difference between the QR-invoice and the previous payment slip?

The QR code contains all necessary invoice data, such as the invoice number, amount, and due date. This renders the previous payment slip obsolete and simplifies invoice payment.

What is simplified with the QR-Invoice?

The QR code can be scanned with any smartphone, and the invoice data can be displayed. This eliminates the need to remember or write down the invoice number and other invoice details, thereby simplifying invoice payment.

Using QR-Invoices in edoobox

You can enable QR invoices in the global edoobox settings under the Payment Systems tab A. A new option, “QR Invoice according to ISO 20022,” will now appear there B. Important: You must first enter valid account details; the IBAN will be validated!

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QR Invoice

Please note: Mandatory Fields

To correctly generate QR-invoices for individual participants, data for Name, Street, Postal Code and City are mandatory. Please ensure that these data and form fields are configured in your registration forms and that you collect this information from your participants. If an alternative billing address is active for a booking, it will be used for the QR-invoice.

edoobox generates Creditor Reference QR-invoices according to the ISO-11649 standard. The check digit of the Creditor Reference is calculated using Modulo 97-10. A QR-IBAN cannot be stored with a Creditor Reference. Invoices paid by participants via QR-invoice with Creditor Reference can be automatically booked in edoobox using the same Camt import process as before.

Invoice.pdf

The QR-invoice is always displayed in the lower third of the page on the Invoice.pdf. If the invoice table is too large, the QR-invoice will be moved to the next page.

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Please note: No Special Characters in the Invoice Number

If the QR invoice number is used, please change the invoice number to alphanumeric characters in the edoobox settings. QR codes cannot be generated with special characters such as –.

Info: edoobox Subscription

Upon activation of QR-invoicing, your edoobox subscription invoices will also be updated. Existing standing orders do not require adjustment.

Tip: Importing Bank Account Transactions into the edoobox System

The CAMT file import enables the reconciliation of your bank account transactions with your edoobox account. Deposits in your bank account are matched against bookings in edoobox. Should the invoice numbers correspond, the payment will be credited to the customer's account in the edoobox booking system.


If your bank does not provide a CAMT.053 file, third-party products are available that can convert your files into a CAMT.053 file. E.g., https://www.bank2swift.de/

Copy the payment link from TWINT Business Manager and add the edoobox placeholders for the invoice number and amount. This allows your customers to pay the invoice with a single click via TWINT.
An automatic payment confirmation is not sent back to edoobox . This feature is only available with online payment service providers such as Worldline or Stripe.

For example: https://go.twint.ch/1/e/tw?tw=acq.YOUR-TWINT-URL.&trxInfo=##InvoiceNumber##&amount=##BookingAmountPositive##

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Keywords for this guide

QR-Invoices § Invoices § PDF Invoice