# 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.

## 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, 9906:1234567890123, 0204:7300010000001

Mandatory since XRechnung 3.0.1 (2024) for electronic address identification and PEPPOL network routing compliance

## What goes wrong often

Avoid values like: DE123456789, seller@company.com, 123456789, GLN:4012345000017

Relevant rule codes: BR-DE-31, 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+

Mandatory since XRechnung 3.0.1 (2024) for electronic address identification and PEPPOL network routing compliance

## Valid Examples

- 9930:DE123456789
- 0088:4012345000017
- 9906:1234567890123
- 0204:7300010000001

## 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

### BR-DE-31
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
Mandatory since XRechnung 3.0.1 (2024) for electronic address identification and PEPPOL network routing compliance

## 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 tax number), 0088 (EAN/GLN), 9906 (DUNS), and 0204 (Dutch KvK number).

### 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)