3.2.1.2. File upload

Purpose of the function

The customer can transfer files electronically to the individual business units of the Bundesbank.

The customer initiates the transfer.

Flow chart

Procedure for uploading a file. A customer user transfers a file to ExtraNet. ExtraNet confirms the successful upload and makes the file available to the business unit for retrieval. The business unit retrieves the file.
Procedure for uploading a file

File properties to be maintained

When choosing or entering file names, the following rules are to be observed.

The filename should:

  • contain no relative file paths;
  • contain no control characters or special characters;
  • be no more than 80 characters long including the filename extension.

To find additional specifications for the individual specialised applications offered through ExtraNet on the Deutsche Bundesbank’s website (https://www.bundesbank.de/en/service/extranet), click on the business unit of interest to you (e.g. Tasks/Banking supervision).