SEPA direct debit Excel template

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SEPA direct debit Excel template

Excel template with IBAN validation and formatting to prepare your direct debit batch before generating the XML.

TL;DR

What it’s for

The template saves you the headache of figuring out which columns a SEPA file needs. We built it following EPC requirements (Pain.001/Pain.008) and Spanish banks’ real-world habits.

How to use it

  1. Download the template.
  2. Fill it with your operations (paste from your CRM or ERP).
  3. Upload the file to GenerateSEPA to obtain your SEPA XML.
  4. Validate the XML with our SEPA XML Validator.
  5. Send it to your bank.

Best practices

  • Don’t include empty rows at the end.
  • Use YYYY-MM-DD for every date.
  • Double-check IBANs before uploading (typos cause AC01 returns).

Conclusion

With this template you go from messy Excel collections to a SEPA batch generated in 2 minutes. Try it now with GenerateSEPA.


Frequently Asked Questions

Does the template work with any bank?
Yes. The template generates standard SEPA XML (pain.001/pain.008), accepted by every bank in the SEPA area.
Can I add extra columns?
Yes, as long as you keep the mandatory ones. Extra columns are ignored when generating the XML.
Is it free?
Yes, the template is free. The conversion to SEPA XML is included with any GenerateSEPA plan.

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