You submit direct debit instructions in a batch. A batch can consist only of instructions of the same SEPA direct debit type, with the same sequence type (one-off, first, recurrent or final) and with the same execution date. Batches that do not meet these requirements will be rejected. However, you can submit several batches in one file.
You can submit batches in various ways.
We would be happy to advise you on the submission channel that best suits your needs.
You can create SEPA direct debit batches in your own accounting software, and then import them via Internet Banking. You can neither create SEPA direct debit batches nor send individual SEPA direct debit instructions on Internet Banking.
If you want to submit SEPA direct debit batches that are made up of a lot of instructions, you can use Access Online or Access Direct OpenLink.
You can use Corporate Payment Services (CPS) to submit SEPA files directly to equensWorldline. CPS is particularly suitable if your service agency submits the files on your behalf, or if you want to submit files to different banks. For submission via CPS, you must always authorise the ABN AMRO batches on Internet Banking or Access Online.
| SEPA direct debit batches | |
| Core and business-to-business direct debit batches: all sequence types. | Processing is guaranteed if submitted before 12.30 p.m. 1 working day before execution is to take place. If you are submitting via Access Direct OpenLink, you must do this before 8.30 a.m. 1 working day before execution is to take place. |
| One-off | For one-off direct debit instructions. Your client has given you a one-off mandate. Use of this sequence type is mandatory. |
| First | For the first direct debit instruction in a recurrent series. Your client has given you a recurrent mandate. This is the first time you are submitting a direct debit instruction for this mandate. The use of this sequence type is optional. If you don’t want to use this sequence type, use “Recurrent”. |
| Recurrent | For the first or a subsequent direct debit instruction in a recurrent series. Your client has given you a recurrent mandate. If this is the second or a subsequent time you are submitting a direct debit instruction for this mandate, the use of this sequence type is mandatory. For the first direct debit in a recurrent series, you may also use the “First” sequence type. |
| Final | For the final direct debit instruction in a recurrent series. Your client has given you a recurrent mandate. This is the last time you are submitting a direct debit instruction for this mandate. If you are not sure that it really is the last time, we advise you not to use this sequence type. (Use is optional). Use the sequence type “Recurrent” instead. |
