EDI in Banking and Finance

The banking industry is a dynamic and rapidly developing business sector. Major players on the market include commercial banks, building-savings banks and other financial institutions as well as central banks. The banking industry is also closely intertwined with other industries. Each and every day, banking institutions make sure that financial transactions (e.g. payments, credits, debit notes, etc.) of a variety of businesses run smoothly and securely on a national and international level.

Automation of financial data

In banking, strict compliance with all regulatory requirements and legislative stipulations, including regulations by central banks, is key. When exchanging financial data between all involved parties, security and reliability are essential when it comes to guaranteeing timely payments, efficient cash management and other large-scale financial transactions.

The benefits of EDI

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) processes ensure secure communication with central banks when transmitting accounting data and statistical reports. Additionally EDI offers the following benefits for the banking industry:

• Automation of multiple payments (e.g. payroll)
• Efficient cash management via frequent account reconciliation
• Electronic Bill Presentment (EBPP) in online banking systems
• Exchange of financial information between banks
• Minimizes error risk
• Highly secure processes
• Minimizes the need for manual intervention

Most frequently used EDI messages

• Multiple payment order (PAYMUL)
• Multiple credit order (CREMUL)
• Direct debit (DIRDEB)
• Multiple debit order (DEBMUL)
• Financial payment (FINPAY)