E-invoice and direct payment

What do “E-invoice” and “Direct payment” mean?

E-invoice

 

An electronic invoice that is delivered directly to your online bank.

  • You can check the invoice before payment.

  • The invoice can be paid automatically or approved manually.

How to start using E-invoice?

  1. Log in to your online bank and make an E-invoice order.

  2. Select the correct biller from the E-invoice service in your bank.

  3. Enter the identification information required by the biller (e.g. customer number).

  4. Accept the E-invoice agreement. After that, invoices will be sent directly to your online bank.

Direct payment

 

Intended for customers who do not use online banking.

  • The biller and the bank handle the payment directly from the customer’s account.

  • The customer does not need to do anything when invoices are issued.

How to start using Direct payment?

  1. Contact your bank to activate Direct payment.

  2. The bank will set up the service on your behalf.

  3. Invoices will then be paid automatically from your account on the due date.

Why should you use E-invoice or Direct payment?

Easy and time-saving

    • Invoices arrive automatically, no paper mail.

    • No need to type in payment details manually.

  • Fewer errors

    • No risk of typing wrong account numbers or reference numbers.

    • Payments are always made with the correct details and on time.

  • Environmentally friendly

    • No paper invoices → saves paper and reduces postal traffic.

  • Better financial management

    • You can set E-invoices to be paid automatically.

    • Invoices are stored in your online bank, no need to keep paper copies.

  • Security

    • No risk of invoices being lost in the post.

    • Reduces the chance of fake or fraudulent invoices.

  • Suitable for different needs

    • E-invoice is ideal for those using online banking.

    • Direct payment is a good option for those without online banking who want automatic payments.

How to start using e-invoices

You can order e-invoices through your own online bank. The instructions may look slightly different depending on your bank, but the basic steps are the same. Below is an example from Nordea’s online bank:

  1. Log in to your online bank.

  2. In Nordea, go to Payments → E-invoices.

  3. Choose Add a new invoicer.

  4. Enter the company name: Ilmajoen Vuokratalot Oy and search.

  5. Select the invoicer. Please note: You can only order one e-invoice agreement from us. All invoices (such as rent, service fees, etc.) will be included in this e-invoice.

  6. Click Order e-invoice.

  7. Enter the reference number from your latest invoice (or from your rental agreement).

After you complete these steps, all future invoices—including monthly rent—will be sent to you as e-invoices.

We usually send e-invoices for the following month around the middle of the current month.
If you are unsure when your e-invoice will start (from which month onward we will send your rent as an e-invoice), please contact us to confirm.