01 June 26
EPC publishes SRTP Rulebook v4.0 clarification paper to guide SEPA Request-to-Pay implementation
The EPC has published a new resource on the SEPA Request-to-Pay (SRTP) scheme to clarify information in the current version 4 of the SEPA Request-to-Pay scheme rulebook.With this additional clarification, the EPC aims to avoid a fragmented approach in the way the SRTP scheme rulebook is implementedT
08 May 26
Kick-off meeting of the Routing and/or Verification Mechanisms Multi‑Stakeholder Group (RVM MSG)
The European Payments Council (EPC) has published the minutes of the kick‑off meeting of the Routing and/or Verification Mechanisms Multi‑Stakeholder Group (RVM MSG), marking the formal start of this new EPC multi‑stakeholder forum.The meeting took place online on Wednesday 15 April 2026 and brought
06 May 26
API Reference Toolbox (ART) v1.1 launch
Following the successful completion of the ART (API Reference Toolbox) v1.1 pilot phase, the EPC is pleased to announce that the platform will now be officially available to all participants as of 7 May 2026 to support the rollout of VOP v1.1.ART v1.1 is now open for all participants to:Execute and
28 April 26
Guidelines to support an optional exchange of data sets under the Verification Of Payee (VOP) scheme
The European Payments Council (EPC) is making available some guidelines to support the optional exchange of data sets under the Verification Of Payee (VOP) scheme similar to an inquiry process. The guidelines aim to support a rapid, transparent and structured handling of issues between VOP sche
26 March 26
Stablecoins, Sovereignty, and the Future of Europe’s Payment Landscape
The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be attributed to the European Payments Council.As stablecoins move from the margins of crypto markets into the mainstream of global finance, Europe faces a pivotal moment. Their growth raises pressing questions about m
10 March 26
Rethinking Money: Stablecoins, Trust, and Europe’s Next‑Gen Payment Systems
The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be attributed to the European Payments Council.We spoke with author and digital financial services advisor and commentator David Birch about the role of stablecoins in Europe’s financial landscape. From their impact on
24 February 26
Supporting innovation and interoperability: Wise joins the EPC
The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be attributed to the European Payments Council.We spoke with Lillie Wall, Head of Payments, Europe at Wise, about the company’s role in shaping modern cross-border payments and the evolving European payments landscape.
12 February 26
Bits joins the EPC: a new member's perspective
The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be attributed to the European Payments Council.We spoke with Eivind Gjemdal, CEO of Bits, about the organisation’s role in Norway’s payment infrastructure, the strategic challenges and opportunities in the retail and a
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