Important information on the SIX direct debit procedures LSV+ and BDD

UBS Direct Debit, which is format-compatible with the SIX direct debit procedures LSV+ and BDD, will remain available even though SIX BBS AG is discontinuing LSV+ and BDD on 30 September 2028. The following applies:

  • From 2026 onwards, new payees can only be registered for UBS Direct Debit.
  • There are no changes for direct debits from customers with a debit account at UBS.
  • For invoicing all other customers, we offer alternatives and are working on a simple transition, which will be available by 30 September 2028 at the latest.
  • UBS is not currently planning to implement eBill Direct Debit, as there are a number of direct debit use cases for which it does not offer a solution.

Receive money with UBS Direct Debit

Benefit from the following advantages when using direct debit with accounts receivable:

  • Fast payment process

    The payment process is significantly accelerated and administration is reduced.

  • Improved liquidity planning

    You receive payments on time, and the amount and timing are known in advance.

  • Also available for you in future

    UBS Direct Debit will still be available to you after the discontinuation of LSV+ and BDD by SIX.

Requirements for the use of direct debit

To benefit from UBS Direct Debit, you need the following:
  • A UBS account
  • A direct debit authorization from all customers from whom you want to collect receivables in Swiss francs or euros via direct debit
  • Business software with UBS KeyPort and LSV interface (if your application does not have such an interface, you can work with an LSV+ entry program, in this case, data transmission is done with payCOMweb from SIX BBS AG)
  • Your customers need an account at a bank in Switzerland or Liechtenstein (collections via LSV+ from postal accounts are not possible). From 30 September 2028, only possible for customers with an account at UBS.

Receive money via direct debit in just three steps

Submit your direct debits digitally to UBS.
  1. 01

    Make preparations

    For the collection, you create a file in your accounts receivable with the current direct debits of all customers for whom you have a direct debit authorization.

  2. 02

    Send a file via business software

    Send the file via UBS KeyPort or SWIFT for Corporates – FileAct.

  3. 03

    Receive credit

    Following successful collection, you can match your outstanding items using a notification file based on the reference numbers.

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Further information about direct debit

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