Xml file format for non-SEPA international payments

We have stopped supporting the following file formats for non-SEPA international payment uploads:

BTL91
BSI VDB
Paymul

Why stopping the support of BTL91, BSI VDB and Paymul

We are continuously working to ensure the secure and efficient processing of your payments, in accordance with the ISO 20022 standard. The BTL91, BSI VDB and Paymul file formats are used to import international non-SEPA payment instructions. However, since these are outdated formats that no longer comply with the ISO standard, we are switching to XML as the new standard format. 

When did this changes take effect

If you use Internet Banking for Business

You will cease to be able to upload BTL91 files from 31 May 2021
From 12 April 2021, you can upload your non-SEPA XML files
You can still always submit non-SEPA international payments manually

If you use Access Online or Access Direct

You will cease to be able to upload BTL91 and Paymul files from 1 September 2022
From March 1st 2022 onward, you can upload your non-SEPA XML files
You can still always submit non-SEPA international payments manually
Login Access Online for more information. Go to 'instructions'

The new XML standard

The new XML file format is structured differently from the current file formats
The address details must be submitted in a structured manner, with each part of the address, i.e. street, house number, postcode, etc., submitted in a dedicated field
There are two versions of the XML standard: PAIN 001.001.003 and 001.001.009. For details, please check the non-SEPA XML format book

What this means for you

Reports will remain the same for the time being. Given that fields in the XML format can contain more characters, some fields may be shown in a shortened form. We will update you on any future changes as soon as possible.

Test a file

Use Swift MyStandards to test if your non-SEPA xml file can be processed by ABN AMRO.

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