SEPA e-Banking

What is SEPA e-Banking?

SEPA e-Banking creates a file with your employees’ payment details. You import this file into your banking software to pay employees directly from your computer, without relying on normal bank opening hours.

NOTE: If your bank requires a Paypath payment file, set up your payroll for Paypath e-Banking instead.

Enter company bank details and configure e-Banking

Go to Company/Payroll, then select Company Details.
Select the Bank tab.
Under Bank Transfer, select Use SEPA Credit Transfer.
Enter your company’s IBAN and BIC.
Select the Select Bank arrow, then choose the correct banking component.
NOTE: If your bank doesn't appear, select Info to download the required plug-in. After installing it, close and reopen Sage 50 Payroll Ireland.
If your bank is one of the following, select SEPA Credit Transfer(1).
- Bank of America
- Deutsche Bank
- HSBC
- Barclays Bank
- BNP Paribas
- Permanent TSB
If your bank gave you an originator identifier number (OIN), enter it in the Bank Reference box.
NOTE: If you’re unsure, contact your bank. If it’s not required, leave the box blank.
Select OK to save your changes.

Repeat these steps for each payroll.

Set up employees for electronic payments

Go to Processing, then select Employee Details.
Next to Surname, select Browse, then choose the employee.
Select the Pay / YTD tab.
Under Pay/Misc, select the Pay Method arrow, then choose Bank Transfer.
Select the Personnel tab.
Under Bank Details, enter the employee’s account name, IBAN, and BIC.

NOTE: If you’re unsure, ask the employee for these details. They can find them on a bank statement.
Select Save.
Repeat for all employees you want to pay by bank transfer, then select Cancel.
Repeat these steps for each payroll.

Run the SEPA Readiness report

Go to Reports, then select Payroll Reports.
Under Report, select SEPA Readiness, then choose:
- Preview: View the report in Notepad
- Print: Print a copy
- PDF: Save a PDF copy
Select Cancel to close the window.

Repeat for each payroll.

Create a bank transfer file

Go to Reports, then select Payroll Reports.
Select the Payments tab.
Under Report, select Bank Transfer Report, then choose:
- Preview: View in Notepad
- Print: Print a copy
- PDF: Save as PDF
Check the values on the Bank Transfer Report.
Under Bank Transfer, choose:
- Include all employees: Include everyone in the file.
- Select specific employee: Choose individual employees.
Use Search to find employees by code, name, or payment amount.
Select a heading to sort employees by that column.
Select Create File, then OK.
Confirm the execution date.
If you’re unsure, contact your bank.
Select Browse, choose where to save the file, then select Save.
Select OK, then OK again.
Select Cancel to close the window.