xBRL-CSV Validation
Validate xBRL-CSV reports based on the Open Information Model (OIM). Full support for EBA and EIOPA CSV reporting formats.
EBA CSV Transition
EBA is transitioning to xBRL-CSV format for banking reports. Ensure your systems are ready.
What is xBRL-CSV?
xBRL-CSV is a modern, tabular representation of XBRL data based on the Open Information Model (OIM). It provides a simpler alternative to XML-based XBRL while maintaining full semantic compatibility.
Major regulators including EBA and EIOPA are adopting xBRL-CSV for supervisory reporting, enabling easier data processing and smaller file sizes.
XBRL-XML
- • Complex XML syntax
- • Larger file sizes
- • Requires specialized tools
xBRL-CSV (OIM)
- Simple tabular format
- Smaller files (up to 90% reduction)
- Works with standard tools (Excel, Python)
Why xBRL-CSV?
Modern format, proven benefits
Simpler Format
CSV is universally understood. No need for specialized XML parsers.
Faster Processing
Parse and validate files significantly faster than XML equivalents.
Smaller Files
Up to 90% file size reduction compared to XBRL-XML.
Better Tooling
Use Excel, Python, R, or any tool that reads CSV.
Package Structure
Understanding xBRL-CSV report packages
report-package.zip
├── META-INF/
│ └── reports.json # Package metadata
├── reports/
│ ├── report.json # Report metadata (OIM)
│ ├── facts.csv # Fact data
│ ├── dimensions.csv # Dimension members
│ └── units.csv # Unit definitions
└── taxonomies/ # Optional embedded taxonomy
└── extension.xsdJSON Metadata
xbrlCsv.structure.metadata.desc
CSV Data Files
xbrlCsv.structure.facts.desc
Standard Layout
xbrlCsv.structure.naming.desc
Migration Path
From XBRL-XML to xBRL-CSV
Assess
Review current XML-based workflows
Update
Upgrade tools to support OIM/CSV
Validate
Test with Xerify before production
Submit
File with confidence
Comprehensive Validation
Full xBRL-CSV validation against regulatory requirements
What We Validate
- Package structure and metadata
- CSV syntax and encoding (UTF-8)
- OIM compliance and fact consistency
- Taxonomy references and dimensions
- EBA/EIOPA specific business rules