About EPC-QR-Code V2 (GiroCode)
The EPC QR code ("GiroCode", EPC069-12) contains a SEPA credit transfer: beneficiary, IBAN, BIC, amount and remittance information. Banking apps in Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands fill in the transfer completely after scanning – ideal for invoices and donation appeals.
Data format
Beneficiary name (max 70 chars), IBAN, optional BIC, amount in EUR (0.01–999,999,999.99), remittance info (max 140 chars).
Example: Muster GmbH|DE89370400440532013000|COBADEFFXXX|12.50|Rechnung 4711
Electronic Banking / SEPA
Payment QR codes carry all transfer data (IBAN, amount, remittance info) in a standardised format. The EPC QR code ("GiroCode") is read by German and Austrian banking apps, the Swiss QR Code is mandatory on Swiss QR-bills.
Frequently asked questions about EPC-QR-Code V2 (GiroCode)
Is the EPC-QR-Code V2 (GiroCode) generator really free?
Yes. You can create as many EPC-QR-Code V2 (GiroCode) barcodes as you like and download them as PNG or SVG – no registration, no watermark, commercial use included.
What resolution does the EPC-QR-Code V2 (GiroCode) barcode have?
PNG files are generated with adjustable module width and up to 600 DPI. For print we recommend the lossless SVG vector format which scales without any quality loss.
Is my data stored?
No. The barcode content is only processed to render the image and is not stored. We only count anonymously how often a barcode type is used.
Can I embed EPC-QR-Code V2 (GiroCode) barcodes in my website or software?
Yes. Every barcode has a stable image URL (see “Embed HTML”) which you can use in websites, label software or spreadsheets.