--- title: "Peppol info" description: "What is Peppol? How does Peppol work?" url: https://support.mdware.org/en/articles/4660505-peppol-info collection: "Peppol Integration" updated: 2026-10-20 language: en alternates: [nl, fr] --- # Peppol info What is Peppol? How does Peppol work? ## Does MDware work with Peppol? **Yes,** MDware now also supports Peppol. ## 📦What is Peppol? **Peppol** (Pan-European Public Procurement OnLine) is an international network that lets companies and governments safely and efficiently exchange electronic documents, like invoices, orders and delivery notes. It's not software, but an **agreed standard** and a **secure network** that lets you send and receive documents digitally between organizations — no hassle with email or PDFs. ## ⚙ How does Peppol work? Peppol works through a network of **Access Points**. Think of it as a kind of digital postal service: - 📤 _You send an invoice through your Access Point._ - 🚀 _That invoice gets sent over the Peppol network to the recipient’s Access Point._ - 📥 _The recipient gets the document straight into their accounting system._ So you don’t have to know which system the other party uses — if you’re both connected to Peppol, it just works. ## ✅ What are the benefits? - **Faster**: No waiting times or manual processing. - **Secure**: Encrypted delivery via reliable Access Points. - **International**: Works across all of Europe and beyond. - **Automatic**: Documents land directly in the right system. Let me know if you need this in a different tone or style — for example, more formal, more technical, or maybe with a visual infographic. How is Peppol different from other electronic invoicing systems? Good question, Kjell! Peppol isn't just another e-invoicing system — it's an **international network and standard** that sets itself apart from other solutions in a few important ways. Here are the main differences: ## 🔍 Peppol vs. other e-invoicing systems

Characteristic	Peppol	Other e-invoicing systems
🌐 Network structure	Works via an open, international network of Access Points	Often closed systems or platform-specific
📄 File format	Sends structured UBL/XML files	Sometimes PDF, sometimes its own format
🔒 Security	Only registered parties are allowed to send/receive	Less control over sender, greater risk of fraud
🌍 International use	Supported all over Europe and beyond	Often limited to national or regional use
🔁 Interoperability	Works with different software packages through standard integrations	Integration often needs customization
🧾 Automation	Invoices go straight into the recipient's bookkeeping system	Manual processing or import needed
📆 Future-oriented	Will be mandatory for B2B in Belgium from 2026	Not always required by law

## 💡 Why choose Peppol? - **Fewer errors**: Thanks to automation and standardization. - **Faster payments**: Invoices get processed and approved quicker. - **Fraud prevention**: Every sender is known and checked. - **Efficiency**: Less manual work, lower admin costs. So Peppol isn’t just another option — it’s a **fundamental upgrade** in how companies communicate with one another. If you want, I can also help with a custom comparison for your sector or software package.