SEPA FOR BILLERS. THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW (EXTENDED VERSION)
This video feature (8 minutes) highlights key aspects relevant for billers, i.e. businesses and public entities, transitioning to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The EPC invites billers to be mindful of European Union (EU) Regulation, which effectively mandates migration to harmonised SEPA payment schemes in the euro area by 1 February 2014. For more information, visit this dedicated page on the EPC Website: SEPA Legal and Regulatory Framework. This video is also available in a short version (4 minutes); please see below. Additional editions of this video with subtitles in the EU languages will be posted shortly.
SEPA FOR BILLERS. THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW (SHORT VERSION)
This film (4 minutes) is a brief remix of the EPC video feature ‘SEPA for Billers’. The extended, eight minute version (see below) highlights additional aspects relevant for billers, i.e. businesses and public entities, transitioning to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The EPC invites billers to be mindful of European Union (EU) Regulation, which effectively mandates migration to harmonised SEPA payment schemes in the euro area by 1 February 2014. For more information, visit this dedicated page on the EPC Website: SEPA Legal and Regulatory Framework. Additional editions of this video with subtitles in the EU languages will be posted shortly.
This (1 hour) webcast is a recording of the EPC online press conference hosted by, Gerard Hartsink (EPC Chair), Etienne Goosse (EPC Secretary General), Javier Santamaría (SEPA Payment Schemes Working Group Chair), Leonor Machado (Cash Working Group Chair) and Dag-Inge Flatraaker (M-Channel Working Group Chair).
The media briefing covers the following topics:
Statement on European Commission Antitrust Investigation
Introduction to SEPA / EPC
SEPA Regulation
Status of Legislative Process
Critical Issues Identified by the EPC
EPC Updates
Publication of new SEPA Scheme Rulebooks (November 2011)
This EPC video feature (7 minutes and 55 seconds) highlights key benefits for bank customers resulting from migration to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The EPC invites viewers to be mindful of European Union (EU) Regulation, which effectively mandates migration to harmonised SEPA payment schemes in the euro area by 1 February 2014. For more information, view the EPC video ‘SEPA for Billers’ (see below) and visit this dedicated page on the EPC Website: SEPA Legal and Regulatory Framework. This video is also available with subtitles in the EU languages. Please select your language in the dropdown box above this text.
This video animation (2 minutes and 40 seconds) demonstrates how easy it is to use the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and the Business Identifier Code (BIC) when making payments. IBAN and BIC allow the identification of any account in the 32 SEPA countries. This video is also available with subtitles in the EU languages. Please select your language in the dropdown box above this text.
EPC NEWSLETTER COMMENTS ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SINGLE EURO PAYMENTS AREA
This brief audio (5 minutes) highlights the latest developments in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) reflected in the October 2011 edition of the EPC Newsletter. To view this issue of the EPC Newsletter, click here.
EPC NEWSLETTER COMMENTS ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SINGLE EURO PAYMENTS AREA
This brief audio (5 minutes and 28 seconds) highlights the latest developments in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) reflected in the July 2011 edition of the EPC Newsletter. To view this issue of the EPC Newsletter, click here.
EPC NEWSLETTER COMMENTS ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SINGLE EURO PAYMENTS AREA
This brief audio (5 minutes and 25 seconds) highlights the latest developments in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) reflected in the April 2011 edition of the EPC Newsletter. To view this issue of the EPC Newsletter, click here.
EUROPEAN PAYMENTS COUNCIL COMMENTS ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S PROPOSAL FOR A SEPA REGULATION
This brief audio (5 minutes and 30 seconds) posted in April 2011 summarises the main comments of the European Payments Council (EPC) on the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation establishing end dates for compliance of euro credit transfers and direct debits with technical requirements. To view the EPC’s detailed analysis of this proposal, click here.
EPC CALLS ON EU LAWMAKERS TO SET END DATES FOR MIGRATION TO SEPA CREDIT TRANSFER AND SEPA DIRECT DEBIT
This brief audio (4 minutes and 50 seconds) posted in November 2010 sums up latest developments related to the progress of SEPA roll-out and stresses the need to set clear deadlines through EU Regulation for the replacement of existing national euro credit transfer and euro direct debit schemes by the SEPA payment schemes.
This (1 hour and 5 minutes) webcast is a recording of the EPC online press conference hosted by Gerard Hartsink (EPC Chair), Javier Santamaría (Chair EPC SEPA Payment Schemes Working Group) and Kevin Brown (Chair EPC Legal Support Group).
The role of the European Payments Council (EPC) in the SEPA process
Definition: payment schemes
Release of updated and enhanced SEPA Credit Transfer and SEPA Direct Debit Scheme Rulebooks on 1 November 2010
Mandatory reach for SEPA Direct Debit in the euro area from 1 November 2010 onwards
EPC position on the European Commission's envisaged regulation on SEPA establishing end dates for euro credit transfer and direct debit schemes to comply with "essential requirements".
EPC NEWSLETTER COMMENTS ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SINGLE EURO PAYMENTS AREA
This brief audio (5 minutes) highlights the latest developments in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) reflected in the January 2012 edition of the EPC Newsletter. To view this issue of the EPC Newsletter, click here.
EPC NEWSLETTER COMMENTS ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SINGLE EURO PAYMENTS AREA
This brief audio (6 minutes) highlights the latest developments in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) reflected in the April 2012 edition of the EPC Newsletter. To view this issue of the EPC Newsletter, click here.
