The European Payments Council (EPC) has launched a public consultation to explore the possible role of the EPC in the interoperability of payment solutions based on the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) scheme at the Point Of Interaction (POI). This consultation runs from 6 March to 10 April 2026.

Part of the change management process of the EPC payment schemes, this public consultation follows feedback and suggestions from an EPC-organised workshop in November 2025 that concluded that aspects related to the interoperability of SCT Inst scheme-based payment solutions at the POI, and the possible related role of the EPC in this domain, need further reflection. 

How to participate in the public consultation?

Interested stakeholders are kindly invited to give their input through the response form and submit it via email to [email protected] by 10 April 2026 at 18h00 CET.

Feedback received after this specific date and time will not be considered.

The EPC will provide a summary of the collected feedback to all contributors. Depending on the feedback received, the EPC will consider holding a dedicated workshop with the relevant stakeholder representatives to discuss whether the EPC should be further involved in the interoperability of SCT Inst scheme-based solutions at the POI, and the most effective way(s) for such EPC involvement.