Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• Bank-provided EBICS credentials (Host ID, Partner ID, User ID)
• Bank's EBICS server URL
• Access to the fourbics Client application

Step 1: Create a Bank Connection

A bank connection represents your link to a specific bank's EBICS server.

Required Information

Field	Description	Example
Host ID	Bank's EBICS host identifier	EBICHOST
Partner ID	Your customer/partner ID	PARTNER01
EBICS URL	Bank's EBICS server endpoint	https://server.fourbics.com/ebics
EBICS Version	Protocol version (H004, H005, H006)	H006

Testing the Connection

Before saving, test the connection using the HEV (EBICS Version) request:

HEV Request → Bank Server
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Bank responds with supported EBICS versions
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Connection verified!

Step 2: Create an EBICS User

An EBICS user represents your identity at the bank. Each user has:

• A unique User ID (provided by the bank)
• Three RSA key pairs (Signature, Authentication, Encryption)
• Permissions for specific order types

User Configuration

Field	Description	Example
User ID	Your EBICS user identifier	USER001
Name	Display name (optional)	Treasury Department
Security Medium	Usually 0000 for software keys	0000

Step 3: Initialize the User

New EBICS users must complete an initialization process before they can execute orders. See the Initialization Guide for detailed steps.

Next Steps

• User Initialization - Complete the INI/HIA/HPB process
• Executing Orders - Upload payments and download statements
• VEU Workflows - Multi-signer authorization

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Failed

• Verify the EBICS URL is correct and accessible
• Check if your IP is whitelisted at the bank
• Ensure TLS 1.2+ is supported

Invalid Host ID

• Confirm the Host ID with your bank
• Host IDs are case-sensitive

User Unknown

• Verify the User ID matches exactly what the bank provided
• Check if the user has been activated at the bank