How ODEX Works

The ODEX software solution provided by Data Interchange enables direct or indirect connectivity to HMRC and allows for the exchange of electronic information. ODEX supports a number of connection methods. However, direct connection to HMRC must use their preferred method of OFTP over ISDN, but connections via a VAN, such as DINET, support other connection methods such as OFTP over TCP/IP, AS2 or FTP.

Figure: Message Exchange Examples

Files created by your internal systems can be picked up automatically by ODEX and sent to HMRC. When a connection is made, ODEX not only sends your message out, but also retrieves any files that have been sent to you. The files downloaded to your system can be extracted automatically and placed in a specified location ready for your internal system to import. If the files produced by your payroll system are not in the required CIS format, our accredited XLATE Evolution translator software can be used to translate the files into the correct format.

Figure: ODEX and XE scenario