Manual E-bill 499.41
Manual E-bill 499.41
Manual E-bill 499.41
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Data records can be uploaded individually or in zipped batches. Successful<br />
delivery is confirmed to the user as soon as PostFinance receives the file.<br />
The maximum file size for uploading via web services is 2 MB<br />
per file.<br />
With the search function, it is possible to check about one hour after the<br />
upload whether the <strong>bill</strong>s were processed correctly. Defective <strong>bill</strong>s are marked<br />
with the status “Invalid” and with the corresponding reason code, according<br />
to the process report (see section 9).<br />
Data for download are always compressed into ZIP files for each delivery<br />
date. A data package is limited to 100 <strong>bill</strong>s, i.e. several data packages may<br />
be prepared for the same delivery date if there are large quantities of invoice<br />
data. After processing, the <strong>bill</strong>s can be downloaded as of the next Swiss<br />
Post working day at the latest, for a maximum of 120 days. Bill data downloaded<br />
via the business interface are marked “Processed”. Once downloaded,<br />
the files are still available for another 40 calendar days (see section<br />
5.7.2).<br />
The business interface has user data for viewing. It is possible to view the<br />
delivery channels for signed data, delivery frequency and delivery address of<br />
the archive-disk, VAT number (for <strong>bill</strong>ers only) and contact person. It is also<br />
possible to change the login password.<br />
11.2.2 Web services (input and output)<br />
Web services make it possible to organize automatic input and output of<br />
<strong>bill</strong>s. The user’s (<strong>bill</strong>er or <strong>bill</strong> recipient) system has to be configured accordingly.<br />
Thereafter it is no longer necessary to log in manually because the<br />
login data are transferred each time a request is made with the username.<br />
A client/server certificate may be requested as an additional security ele -<br />
ment when using web services. The certificate is valid for five years and is<br />
renewed automatically thereafter by PostFinance. Web services are also<br />
client-compatible.<br />
The web services can be implemented in the C# and Java programming<br />
languages. A detailed description of the web services and integration<br />
instructions can be downloaded from w ww.postfinance.ch/e-<strong>bill</strong>.<br />
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