Group Header

A SEPA XML file must include a group header. The XML path for the group header is CstmrDrctDbtInitn/GrpHdr and the elements under the group header are as follows:

Description

Element Name

Source/Value

Message Identification

MsgId

Retrieved from the direct debit task type

Creation Date/Time

CreDtTm

Batch business date in the format YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss

Number of Transactions

NbOfTxs

Calculated at extract time

Initiating Party Name

InitgPty/Nm

Retrieved from the direct debit task type