Invoice submission

Article: Invoice submission

To proceed you invoice in a timely manner, please note the following points.

Good to know: Basic information about invoices

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  • Please send your invoice/credit note to e-invoicing@deutschebahn.com 
  • We will send you confirmation of receipt, so please make sure that the e-mail address you send the invoice from can receive replies
  • Only one xml file in XRechnung format can be processed per e-mail
  • Invoice appendices should be sent as an embedded attachment in the xml document
  • The total size of the e-mail including attachment may not exceed 50 MB.
  • The email must be unencrypted and should not be digitally signed.
  • Text in the e-mail itself will not be processed; all relevant information must be contained in the attached file
  • Please do not send us the same document more than once unless asked to do so.


Exceptions to the XRechnung

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Invoices with DB taxi/hotel/catering vouchers


  • Voucher invoices must be accompanied by the original vouchers. You must therefore always submit these by physical mail.
  • For the settlement of vouchers with QR code, please note the instructions on the vouchers.