European Payments Council
About European Payments Council
The European Payments Council (EPC) is an international non-profit association focused on harmonising electronic payments within the SEPA framework. It manages and evolves payment schemes such as SEPA Credit Transfer, SEPA Instant Credit Transfer, SEPA Direct Debit, and related governance forums to support European payment scalability and interoperability. Headquartered in Brussels, the EPC engages with scheme participants and stakeholders to promote secure, efficient, and standardized payment methods across Europe.
Recent News
EPC Unveils 2025 SEPA Instant Payments Rulebook, Lifting Caps and Adding Millisecond Timestamps
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Deutsche Bank Brings Wero to the Mainstream in Germany
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Greece Ups Transaction Limits on IRIS Real-Time Payments System
European Consumers Back Payment Sovereignty
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Finby Signs up for Wero
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The Global Push for Local-Currency Cross-Border Payments Is Intensifying
EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives
Mollie Becomes European Payments Initiative Principal Member
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