Reference
Markdown exportBT-34 Seller Electronic Address
Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic invoices
BT-34 (Seller electronic address) is the seller's routing address used by Peppol and other e-delivery networks, and must carry a scheme identifier from the EAS code list. Optional in base EN 16931 but mandatory in XRechnung and Peppol BIS Billing. BR-62 requires the scheme attribute so the address type is unambiguous. Example: EM:sales@seller.de.
BT-34 · EN 16931 / XRechnung 3.x
BT Reference Card
Key EN 16931 and XRechnung facts for this business term.
- BT code
BT-34- Name
- Seller Electronic Address
- Cardinality
- Mandatory (M) — XRechnung; Optional (O) — EN 16931
- Business group
- BG-4 SELLER
- Data type
- Identifier
- Example value
EM:sales@seller.de- Common error
- BR-62: The Seller electronic address (BT-34) shall have a Scheme identifier. A missing or invalid EAS scheme code (e.g. EM for email, 0088 for GLN) fails validation even when the address value itself is correct.
- XRechnung note
- XRechnung and Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 promote BT-34 from optional to mandatory (PEPPOL-EN16931-R020), because the seller routing address is needed to deliver the invoice over the network.
Quick answer
Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic invoices
Seller details
Who issued the invoice and how the recipient can identify that business reliably.
Quick actions
In plain language
Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic invoices
Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic invoices
Required by XRechnung 3.0.1+. Direct XRechnung delivery can use a valid EAS address such as EM for email. Peppol delivery requires the registered Peppol participant identifier and scheme.
What you usually enter here
Valid EAS scheme code followed by a colon and the electronic address value
Typical valid values include: EM:seller@company.com, 9930:DE123456789, 0088:4012345000017, 0204:991-12345-67
Optional (0..1) in base EN 16931, but mandatory under XRechnung and PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0, which require a routable seller electronic address (enforced by rule PEPPOL-EN16931-R020)
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: DE123456789, EM:not-an-email, 123456789, GLN:4012345000017
Relevant rule codes: PEPPOL-EN16931-R020, BR-62
Examples in context
Required by XRechnung 3.0.1+. Direct XRechnung delivery can use a valid EAS address such as EM for email. Peppol delivery requires the registered Peppol participant identifier and scheme.
Optional (0..1) in base EN 16931, but mandatory under XRechnung and PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0, which require a routable seller electronic address (enforced by rule PEPPOL-EN16931-R020)
Valid Examples
- EM:seller@company.com
- 9930:DE123456789
- 0088:4012345000017
- 0204:991-12345-67
Invalid Examples
- DE123456789
- EM:not-an-email
- 123456789
- GLN:4012345000017
XML mapping and field facts
Open the technical reference if you need XML paths, validator rule codes, legal wording, or schema-specific mapping details.
Field ID:
BT-34
Data Type:
text
Cardinality:
1..1
Requirement:
Mandatory
Max Length:
50 characters
Since Version:
XRechnung 3.0.1+
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cbc:EndpointID/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement/ram:SellerTradeParty/ram:URIUniversalCommunication/ram:URIIDValidation Rules
PEPPOL-EN16931-R020
Seller Electronic Address (BT-34) must be provided
BR-62
Seller Electronic Address must contain scheme ID and value
Next step
Check whether your XRechnung sets BT-34 correctly
Upload the XML file to the free validator. It applies the KoSIT rules for XRechnung 3.0 and reports a missing address or scheme with its rule ID (PEPPOL-EN16931-R020, BR-62). Creating the invoice from a PDF? The converter requires the address before download and shows its scheme (EM for e-mail unless you choose another).
Free, no account needed. XML file up to 2 MB.
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Required by XRechnung 3.0.1+. Direct XRechnung delivery can use a valid EAS address such as EM for email. Peppol delivery requires the registered Peppol participant identifier and scheme.
Legal Requirement
Optional (0..1) in base EN 16931, but mandatory under XRechnung and PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0, which require a routable seller electronic address (enforced by rule PEPPOL-EN16931-R020)
FAQ
What is a Seller Electronic Address?
It is a standardized electronic identifier that enables automated routing and delivery of invoices through electronic networks like PEPPOL.
Which scheme identifiers are commonly used?
Common schemes include 9930 (German VAT ID), 0088 (GLN/EAN), 0060 (DUNS), and 0204 (Leitweg-ID).
Do I need a Peppol registration?
Only for Peppol delivery. Direct XRechnung delivery can use another valid EAS scheme, such as EM for an email address.