In December 2025, Reuters reported that the EU Council had endorsed a negotiating position supporting the development of a digital…
Europe’s Banks Brace for 24/7 Euro Transfers as Instant Payments Regulation Reaches Final Implementation
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European banks and payment service providers (PSPs) have entered a new operating reality. As of 9 October 2025, the EU’s…
EU Instant Payments Regulation Becomes Operational from 9 October 2025: Faster, Safer Euro Transfers
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On 9 October 2025, the EU’s Instant Payments Regulation (IPR) moved from policy to day-to-day operating reality. For payment service…
Verification of Payee (VoP) is Now Mandatory: What European PSPs Must Do Immediately
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The Verification of Payee (VoP) scheme has formally moved from preparation to enforcement. The European Payments Council confirmed that its…