A SIF (Salary Information File) is an electronic file format required by the UAE Central Bank for the Wage Protection System (WPS). It contains employee salary details including Employee Detail Records (EDR) and a Salary Control Record (SCR). This file is mandatory for processing salary payments through WPS in the UAE.

How to generate a SIF file for WPS?

You can generate a SIF file using our free online WPS SIF Generator in 4 simple steps: 1) Enter your employer details (Employer ID and Routing Code), 2) Add employee information including Employee ID, IBAN, and salary amount, 3) Set the salary period dates, 4) Click Generate and the SIF file downloads automatically. You can also import bulk data from Excel.

Is the SIF file generator free to use?

Yes, our WPS SIF Generator is completely free to use with no hidden costs, no registration required, and no limits on file generation. All processing happens securely in your browser - no data is ever sent to any server.

What is the SIF file format specification?

SIF files follow the UAE Central Bank WPS specification. They contain comma-separated values with EDR (Employee Detail Record) lines for each employee containing: record type, employee ID, routing code, IBAN, salary dates, and amounts. The final line is an SCR (Salary Control Record) with the total record count and sum. Date format is YYYY-MM-DD.

Can I import employee data from Excel?

Yes! Our SIF Generator supports bulk import from Excel (.xlsx) and CSV files. Download our template, fill in your employee salary data, and upload it to automatically populate the form. This saves significant time when processing payroll for multiple employees.

Is my salary data secure when using this tool?

Absolutely! Our WPS SIF Generator processes all data 100% in your browser (client-side). No salary information, employee data, or company details are ever uploaded to any server. Your data never leaves your computer, ensuring complete privacy and security.

What is the difference between EDR and SCR in SIF files?

EDR (Employee Detail Record) contains individual salary information for each employee including their ID, bank routing code, IBAN, payment period, and salary amounts. SCR (Salary Control Record) is a single summary line at the end of the file containing the total number of employee records and the total salary amount being transferred.

Which UAE banks support WPS SIF files?

All UAE banks that participate in the Wage Protection System accept SIF files. This includes Emirates NBD, ADCB, FAB, Mashreq, RAKBank, DIB, CBD, ENBD, and all other licensed banks in the UAE. The SIF format is standardized by the UAE Central Bank.

Is my salary data secure when using this tool?

Absolutely! Our WPS SIF Generator processes all data 100% in your browser (client-side). No salary information, employee data, or company details are ever uploaded to any server. Your data never leaves your computer, ensuring complete privacy and security.

What is the maximum number of employees I can process with this tool?

There is no limit to the number of employees you can process with our WPS SIF Generator. You can add as many employees as you need to create a complete Salary Information File (SIF) for the UAE Wage Protection System.

How do I validate my SIF file before uploading it to my bank?

Our WPS SIF Generator automatically validates all employee data, including IBANs, routing codes, and salary amounts. If any errors are found, the system will highlight them and provide instructions on how to fix them. Once all data is validated, you can download the SIF file and upload it to your bank for processing.

SifGen

WPS SIF Generator

Create a Salary Information File (.sif) for the Wage Protection System

Manual Entry

Employer & File Info

Employer Unique ID

Up to 13 characters

Routing Code

Central Bank routing code (9 digits)

File Creation Date

File Creation Time

HHMM format (24-hour)

Currency

Symbol: د.إ

Employer Reference (Optional)

Max 35 characters

Employees (EDR Records)

1 Employee

Employee

Employee ID

14 characters max

Routing Code

9 digits

IBAN / Account Number

23 characters max

Pay Start Date

Pay End Date

Days in Period

Fixed Salary

AED

Variable Salary

AED

Leave Days

Unpaid

Quick Tips

Download the Excel template first
Fill in employer & employee data
Upload to auto-populate the form
Review data and generate SIF file
Date fields are optional - uses today if empty

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