# BT-34 Seller Electronic Address

Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic documents within the PEPPOL network

## Quick answer

Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic documents within the PEPPOL network

> **Seller details**: Who issued the invoice and how the recipient can identify that business reliably.

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## In plain language

Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic documents within the PEPPOL network

Electronic address of the seller for routing and delivery of electronic documents within the PEPPOL network

Essential for electronic invoice routing in PEPPOL networks and automated processing. Required for all B2B and B2G electronic invoicing in compliance with XRechnung 3.0.1+

## What you usually enter here

Scheme identifier (4 digits) followed by colon and identifier value

Typical valid values include: 9930:DE123456789, 0088:4012345000017, 0060:123456789, 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, seller@company.com, 123456789, GLN:4012345000017

Relevant rule codes: PEPPOL-EN16931-R020, BR-62

## Examples in context

Essential for electronic invoice routing in PEPPOL networks and automated processing. Required for all B2B and B2G electronic invoicing in compliance with XRechnung 3.0.1+

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

- 9930:DE123456789
- 0088:4012345000017
- 0060:123456789
- 0204:991-12345-67

## Invalid Examples

- DE123456789
- seller@company.com
- 123456789
- GLN:4012345000017

## Related Fields

Essential for electronic invoice routing in PEPPOL networks and automated processing. Required for all B2B and B2G electronic invoicing in compliance with XRechnung 3.0.1+

- [BT-49 Buyer Electronic Address](/resources/xrechnung/bt-49-buyer-electronic-address)
- [BT-23 Business Process Type Identifier](/resources/xrechnung/bt-23-business-process-type-identifier)
- [BT-29 Seller identifier](/resources/xrechnung/bt-29-seller-identifier)
- [BT-30 Seller legal registration identifier](/resources/xrechnung/bt-30-seller-legal-registration-identifier)

## 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

### UBL 2.1 Syntax
```
/Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cbc:EndpointID
```

### CII (UN/CEFACT) Syntax
```
/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement/ram:SellerTradeParty/ram:URIUniversalCommunication/ram:URIID
```

## Validation Rules

### PEPPOL-EN16931-R020
Seller Electronic Address (BT-34) must be provided

### BR-62
Seller Electronic Address must contain scheme ID and value

## Why the standard cares about this field

### Business Context
Essential for electronic invoice routing in PEPPOL networks and automated processing. Required for all B2B and B2G electronic invoicing in compliance with XRechnung 3.0.1+

### 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).

### How do I register for a PEPPOL electronic address?
Contact a certified PEPPOL Access Point provider who can assign and manage your electronic address for invoice exchange.

## Official sources and tools

- [KoSIT Validator](https://erechnungsvalidator.service-bw.de/)
- [Invoice Converter](/pdf-to-xrechnung)
- [XRechnung Standard](https://xeinkauf.de/xrechnung/)
- [Test Suite](https://github.com/itplr-kosit/xrechnung-testsuite)