Generate EPC QR Code for SEPA Payment in Power Automate
What this action does
PDF4me Generate EPC QR Code for SEPA Payment creates EPC-compliant QR codes inside Power Automate using your payment data (beneficiary, IBAN, amount, reference, and remittance text). This helps teams publish scan-ready payment details for invoices, order confirmations, and B2B settlement documents across SEPA regions.
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Real Power Automate configuration for EPC QR generation with SEPA payment fields.
Important Facts You Should Not Miss
Keep IBAN, Amount (EUR), and Remittance Information accurate. These are the fields that most impact scan success and reconciliation.
Use V2 and UTF8 as your baseline unless your payment ecosystem requires a specific legacy setup.
Beneficiary BIC is mandatory for V1 and optional for V2. This is a common validation miss in production flows.
Key Features
- EPC Standard Compliance: Generate QR codes meeting European Payments Council standards
- SEPA Payment Support: Create QR codes for Single Euro Payments Area transactions
- Multiple EPC Versions: Support for EPC V1 and V2 formats
- Complete Payment Data: Include beneficiary, IBAN, amount, reference, and remittance details
- Automated Integration: Create QR codes from Dynamics 365 or ERP system data
- Base64 Output: Receive QR code images in Base64 format for universal compatibility
Parameters
Required core settings: EPC Version, EPC Character Set, Beneficiary Name, Beneficiary IBAN, Amount (EUR), and Remittance Information.
| Parameter | Required | Type | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPC Version | Yes | Option | Select EPC format version. Use V2 by default. | V2 |
| EPC Character Set | Yes | Option | Select text encoding. UTF8 recommended for broader character support. | UTF8 |
| Beneficiary's BIC | Conditional | String | Bank BIC/SWIFT code. Mandatory in V1, optional in V2. | DEUTDEFF |
| Name of Beneficiary | Yes | String | Payee name shown to payer and used in payment processing. | Muster GmbH |
| Beneficiary's Account (IBAN) | Yes | String | Destination IBAN for the SEPA transfer. | DE8970040040532013000 |
| Amount (EUR) | Yes | String | Payment amount in EUR, e.g. 123.45. | 123.45 |
| Business Code | No | String | Structured business purpose/classification code. | GDDS |
| Payment Reference | No | String | Reference used for reconciliation in accounting systems. | RF18539007547034 |
| Remittance Information | Yes | String | Free-text payment purpose, usually invoice identifier. | Invoice 2026-0042 |
| Hint Text | No | String | Optional human-readable note for payer context. | Thank you for your payment |
Quick Setup (Power Automate)
- Add Generate EPC QR Code for SEPA Payment to the flow.
- Set EPC Version (
V2recommended) and EPC Character Set (UTF8recommended). - Map Name of Beneficiary, IBAN, Amount (EUR), and Remittance Information.
- Add Business Code and Payment Reference when your finance team uses structured reconciliation.
- Use the output File Content in email, PDF stamping, or document storage steps.
Output
The PDF4me Generate EPC QR Code for SEPA Payment action returns comprehensive output data for seamless Power Automate flow integration:
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| File Content | Base64 | High-quality EPC QR code image encoded in Base64 format for universal compatibility |
JSON response format
{
"File Content": "[Base64 Encoded EPC QR Code Image]"
}
Power Automate usage
- Email Delivery: Send QR code to customers via Outlook
- PDF Integration: Embed QR code into invoice PDFs
- SharePoint Storage: Archive QR codes in document library
- Payment Processing: Integrate with European banking systems
- ERP Integration: Link to Dynamics 365 invoice records
- Customer Portal: Display QR codes in customer self-service portal
Workflow Examples
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- Trigger on finalized invoice in ERP/Dynamics.
- Map IBAN, amount, and reference fields.
- Generate EPC QR and attach to invoice PDF.
- Email customer and archive the payload.
Impact: Faster payments with fewer remittance errors.
- Run monthly schedule trigger.
- Load active subscribers and bill amounts.
- Generate one EPC QR per customer.
- Send monthly invoice and log status.
Impact: Consistent recurring payment operations at scale.
- Trigger when order is confirmed.
- Calculate total and payment reference.
- Generate EPC QR for settlement.
- Attach to order confirmation PDF.
Impact: Quicker order-to-cash conversion.
- Trigger on AP/AR payment request.
- Map vendor name, IBAN, and amount.
- Generate QR payment slip data.
- Distribute slip and update records.
Impact: Better B2B reconciliation and audit traceability.
Industry Use Cases & Applications
Industry Use Cases & ApplicationsExpand to see finance, retail, professional services, and B2B scenarios.
- Accounts Receivable — EPC QR on customer invoices
- Subscription Billing — recurring QR payment slips
- Fee Collection — standardized SEPA payment requests
- Reconciliation — match transfers by reference
- Order Payments — QR at checkout and on invoices
- Refund Flows — structured payment details
- Store Transfers — internal settlement with QR data
- Client Invoicing — EPC QR on service invoices
- Milestone Billing — one QR per project phase
- Retainer Collection — predictable monthly payment guidance
- Supplier Payments — standardized SEPA slips
- PO Settlement — references tied to purchase orders
- Contract Billing — clear remittance for legal clarity