The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be attributed to the European Payments Council.Continuing our series on instant payments beyond Europe, we delve into the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and its widely acclaimed Unified Payments Interfac

The European Payments Council (EPC) is pleased to announce that Adyen and Banking Circle will join as new members starting from 1 July. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in fostering innovation, cooperation, and inclusivity within the realm of digital payments across Europe.Giorgio Andreoli,

The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be attributed to the European Payments Council.Explore the Belgian payment landscape further with our exclusive interview featuring Saar Carre, Head of Payments and Daily Banking and Program Manager at Febelfin. Gain i

The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be attributed to the European Payments Council.Four years ago, the Brazilian Central Bank introduced an instant payment scheme called Pix. Pix has experienced remarkable growth since its inception. To learn more about

The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be attributed to the European Payments Council.Spain pioneered the adoption of the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) scheme at its inception. This initiative has not only transformed the payment landscape but has

The European Payments Council (EPC) multi-stakeholder group on mobile-initiated SEPA (instant) credit transfers (MSCTs) has prepared the draft for the third release of the "Mobile Initiated SEPA (Instant) Credit Transfer Interoperability Guidance".Following the previous release in February 2022, thi

The European Payments Council (EPC) launched a public ‘call for interest’ to participate in the SEPA Payment Account Access (SPAA) scheme tactical pilot. This initiative is aimed at Asset Holders (i.e., Account-Servicing Payment Service Providers (ASPSPs)) and Asset Brokers (e.g., Payment Initiation

In light of recent regulatory developments outlined below, the Payment Scheme Management Board (PSMB) of the European Payments Council (EPC) has decided to revise the entry-into-force dates of the 2025 rulebooks for the SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT), SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst), SEPA Direct

We are pleased to announce that Iberpay and Santander are the inaugural participants in the One-Leg Out (OLO) Instant Credit Transfer (OCT Inst) scheme. Iberpay will act as a Clearing and Settlement Mechanism (CSM) for OCT Inst transactions via Santander, and will also be a scheme participant in the