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`BR-61`:Country of origin must use ISO code

Country of origin must use ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code.

Fix this in your source system

MANUAL

Bank account details cannot be auto-filled due to fraud risk. Must be provided by invoice issuer.

See the step-by-step instructions below to fix this error manually.

Why This Error Matters

Invoice rejected. Credit transfers require a destination account number for payment.

How to Fix It

Find origin country

Locate OriginCountry element

Use ISO code

2 uppercase letters like DE, FR, IT

Technical Details

XPath: //cac:Item/cac:OriginCountry/cbc:IdentificationCode

Common Causes

Credit transfer payment means without account ID
SEPA/bank transfer missing IBAN or account number
PaymentMeansCode 30/31/58 without PayeeFinancialAccount
Bank details section incomplete in source
Account identifier stored in separate system

Frequently Asked Questions

Country of origin must use ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code.

Use 2-letter ISO country code (DE, FR, NL, etc.). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Yes, BR-61 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted by the recipient's system.

Many instances of BR-61 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including country of origin must use iso code.

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BR-08

Seller must have postal address

BR-10

Buyer must have postal address

Last updated: 16 January 2026

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