Bank network

• What is a bank network connection?
• Activating the bank network connection
• Sending and receiving invoices
• Bank network and attachments

What is a bank network connection?

A bank network connection enables the sending and receiving of e-invoices with suppliers who use a bank operator (e.g. Danske Bank). This free additional service extends the reach of e-invoicing through Maventa. Sending consumer invoices (e-invoices) to an online bank requires the following:

• The invoicing software is capable of creating consumer invoices

• Biller notifications have been created

• The bank network connection is activated on the Maventa account

Activating the bank network connection

Invoicing traffic sent and received via a Maventa account requires an active bank network connection. The activation method depends on when the Maventa account was registered.

Automatic activation

Maventa accounts registered after the end of 2022 include a bank network connection that activates automatically. In such cases, no separate actions are usually required, and the service is ready for invoicing traffic immediately after registration.

When must the connection be activated manually?

If you notice that the connection is not active or the account was registered before the end of 2022, please note the following:

• Before invoicing: The bank network connection must be activated before invoices can be sent or received via the bank network.

• Activation process: If the connection is not on, it must be activated in the Maventa settings.

Checklist for the user

1. Check the registration date: Was the account created after 2022?

2. Confirm the status: Check from Maventa settings if the bank network connection is marked as active.

3. Activate if necessary: Perform the activation before sending the first invoice to ensure uninterrupted invoicing traffic.

The opening request is made by the Maventa account administrator (ADMIN) via personal identification:

1. Log in to the Maventa account and select Settings from the top bar.

2. Select Extra services > Bank network settings from the left-hand side.

3. Enter your email address for identification and select Open bank network connection.

4. The system will display the status "Bank network connection opening is in progress" until activation is complete.

5. Open the Visma Sign invitation received in your email and use the activation link and password provided (the link is valid for a few days).

6. Enter the password, read the document that opens in a new tab, and return to the signature page.

7. Complete the signature using personal online banking codes or a mobile certificate.

8. Once the document is signed, you will receive confirmation via email. The bank network connection will open within approximately one week. You will be notified of the activation via email to the address you specified during the opening process.

Sending and receiving invoices

The e-invoice addresses of bank network customers are often in IBAN format (e.g. FI1231231232312). Always enter the address without spaces. Addresses can be verified using the Maventa finder tool, public registers, or directly from the recipient.

Sending

• Provide the recipient's e-invoice address.

• Add the recipient's operator identifier to the invoice data, if known.

Receiving

If you wish to receive invoices from the bank network, inform the supplier of:

• E-invoice address: Your standard EIA identifier.

• Intermediary identifier (Operator): DABAFIHH (instead of the usual MAVENTA identifier).

Bank network and attachments

The technical limitations of the bank network prevent the transmission of invoice images and attachments in the same way as other operators. If the recipient's network does not support attachments, Maventa automatically removes them from the invoice and replaces them with a unique link. The link is added to the <InvoiceUrlText> field of the Finvoice XML.

• The recipient retrieves the attachments by clicking the link, which leads to Maventa’s display service.

• The link is valid for 90 days. After this, the recipient must contact the biller directly to obtain the attachments.