Access Point (VCP)

What is an Access Point?

An Access Point – often referred to as a Value Chain Provider (VCP) – functions as a digital port or "bridge" that connects a company's internal systems to the global Peppol network. It can be compared to a mobile service provider; just as you need a provider to send SMS messages to other networks, your company needs an Access Point to exchange e-invoices with customers and suppliers across different systems and national borders.

How it works

The Access Point utilizes the "4-corner model." You send the invoice from your ERP system to your own Access Point (Corner 2). From there, the data is securely transmitted through the Peppol network to the recipient's Access Point (Corner 3), which finally delivers the invoice into the recipient's system (Corner 4). Inexchange acts as a certified Access Point, handling all technical protocols, security certificates, and format conversions.

Advantages of an Access Point

By using a professional Access Point, a company achieves "interoperability." This means you only need one connection to reach thousands of recipients worldwide, regardless of which systems they use. The Access Point automatically validates your invoices against current legislation and technical standards before they are sent, reducing the number of rejected invoices and ensuring faster payment.