Manual E-bill 499.41

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Data records can be uploaded individually or in zipped batches. Successful delivery is confirmed to the user as soon as PostFinance receives the file. The maximum file size for uploading via web services is 2 MB per file. With the search function, it is possible to check about one hour after the upload whether the bills were processed correctly. Defective bills are marked with the status “Invalid” and with the corresponding reason code, according to the process report (see section 9). Data for download are always compressed into ZIP files for each delivery date. A data package is limited to 100 bills, i.e. several data packages may be prepared for the same delivery date if there are large quantities of invoice data. After processing, the bills can be downloaded as of the next Swiss Post working day at the latest, for a maximum of 120 days. Bill data downloaded via the business interface are marked “Processed”. Once downloaded, the files are still available for another 40 calendar days (see section 5.7.2). The business interface has user data for viewing. It is possible to view the delivery channels for signed data, delivery frequency and delivery address of the archive-disk, VAT number (for billers only) and contact person. It is also possible to change the login password. 11.2.2 Web services (input and output) Web services make it possible to organize automatic input and output of bills. The user’s (biller or bill recipient) system has to be configured accordingly. Thereafter it is no longer necessary to log in manually because the login data are transferred each time a request is made with the username. A client/server certificate may be requested as an additional security ele - ment when using web services. The certificate is valid for five years and is renewed automatically thereafter by PostFinance. Web services are also client-compatible. The web services can be implemented in the C# and Java programming languages. A detailed description of the web services and integration instructions can be downloaded from w ww.postfinance.ch/e-bill. Manual E-bill Version October 2010 38/64
The following web services are available: For billers Description UploadFiles Service for transmitting bills UploadFilesReport Service for transmitting bills with detailed answers regarding the transmission status. The maximum file size for uploading via web services is 2 MB per file. GetListWithIDs The system delivers a list of the available bills (archive data) with the most important details GetInvoiceByID Service for downloading bills (archive data) upon their TransactionID GetProcessProtocolList The system delivers a list of the available process protocols GetProcessProtocol Service for downloading the processing log GetRegistrationList The system delivers a list of the available register data GetRegistration Service for downloading the registration data GetInvoiceList Obsolete, has been replaced with GetListWithIDs* GetInvoice Obsolete, has been replaced with GetInvoiceByID* * These methods will be supported by the system until further notice but will not be offered to new customers. The biller can additionally query the status of the conveyed bill. The following information is shown: • Date of the request • TransactionID for the bills delivered for the date in question • File transfer OK or NOK Detailed statements on the processing of bills are communicated to the biller in the processing log (see section 9). Manual E-bill Version October 2010 39/64
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