What is MIME type "application/vnd.hbci"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/vnd.hbci is a vendor-specific MIME type used in banking software. It follows the HBCI standard for secure electronic banking communications. Files using this format carry structured financial data.

Purpose and Functionality: It defines a common language. Banking applications use it to exchange transaction details and account information securely. The format helps ensure data integrity and privacy during transfers.

Online Banking: Enables bank clients to send and receive transaction data.
Automated Processing: Supports software that automates financial management and payment processing.
Secure Communication: Provides a standardized method to protect sensitive banking information.

Files with this MIME type typically use the HBCI extension. For additional technical background, check out HBCI on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.hbci

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/vnd.hbci

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.hbci">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.hbci');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.hbci

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.