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BR-DE-19:German IBAN format required

German bank account should be valid IBAN.

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MANUAL

German IBAN format is strictly validated. Please verify your bank account details with your financial institution.

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

Why This Error Matters

Invoice rejected. SEPA payments require valid IBANs for European bank transfers.

How to Fix It

1

Check IBAN

PayeeFinancialAccount/ID value

2

Use full IBAN

DE89370400440532013000

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:PaymentMeans/cac:PayeeFinancialAccount/cbc:ID

Common Causes

  • Payment account is not valid IBAN for SEPA
  • BT-84 contains invalid IBAN for SEPA payment
  • German bank transfer requires valid IBAN format
  • Account identifier not IBAN when SEPA payment used
  • PayeeFinancialAccount/ID fails IBAN validation

Frequently Asked Questions

German bank account should be valid IBAN.
Use full IBAN format (DE + 2 check + 18 digits). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-DE-19 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-DE-19 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including german iban format required.

See Also

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E-Invoicing in Germany

Requirements & common errors

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Related Errors

BR-DE-20

The Debited Account (BT-91) should contain a valid IBAN for SEPA direct debit. The current value doesn't match IBAN form

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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