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QR Invoice

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In this article, you'll learn: How to create a QR-IBAN and the corresponding QR reference number (ESR number) for your studio.

Content Overview:

Quick Guide to Using the Functionality:

  1. Go to Settings Finances Studio Bank.
  2. Click on "Create Studio Bank" in the top right corner.
  3. Create a bank account with a Swiss IBAN. Ensure that it is a QR-IBAN.

Providing a Swiss QR-IBAN for QR Invoice Creation:

When creating a studio bank account, Magicline validates the entered IBAN. For Swiss studios, a QR-IBAN (ESR number) must be entered. This always starts with the number three (3).

Example: CH12 3080 8001 2345 6789 0

What is the QR Reference Number, also called the ESR Number?

Magicline identifies from the entered IBAN that a QR reference number (ESR number) must be provided. This QR reference number can only be used in combination with the provided QR-IBAN. It consists of 26 numeric characters, followed by a check digit.

This reference number must be provided when invoices are created and transmitted in the context of Swiss QR invoicing.

QR Reference Number Structure:

The QR reference number is generated implicitly and is composed as follows:

  • First 6 digits: ESR identification number (e.g., 723420)
  • Next 15 digits: Invoice number without prefix, padded with leading zeros (e.g., 000000000000001)
  • Next 5 digits: An internal number to avoid conflicts between multiple studios or invoicing (e.g., 00003)
  • Last digit: A check digit based on the previous digits (e.g., 2)

Example: 72 34200 00000 00000 00010 00032

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