
Input to the German Ministry of Finance on the Interchange Fees Regulation (IFR)
Payments Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the German Ministry of Finance in relation to the Interchange Fee Regulation (IFR). In our paper
Payments Europe is an association of global and European card-based payment solutions providers created to strengthen the voice of the industry.
Value to consumers
Value to merchants
Value to society
The European payments landscape has experienced a profound transformation in recent years driven by technological innovation, consumer demand and regulatory developments. Most consumers and businesses now have access to multiple payment methods, but card-based payments are often the preferred choice due to the great value it brings. Card-based payment solutions come in many forms including plastic cards, online payments and mobile applications. Payments Europe supports a vibrant, innovative, and competitive European payments market, that is based on a balanced regulatory framework and puts consumers and consumer protection at the centre.
To raise awareness about the value of the card-based payments industry and its role within the wider payments ecosystem
To promote the interests of card-based payment solutions providers
To encourage a vibrant, competitive and consumer-centric European payments market, based on a well calibrated regulatory framework
Act as a platform for payment solution providers to be informed about, exchange views on and jointly contribute to relevant EU policy and legislation
Payments Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the German Ministry of Finance in relation to the Interchange Fee Regulation (IFR). In our paper
One year ago, Payments Europe announced its launch at its inaugural event in Brussels. Since then, payments have firmly placed themselves at the very forefront
In recent years, the European payments landscapehas undergone a significant transformation.Many new players and solutions haveentered the market. Increasingly, we see thatthese solutions are enabled
Our members are card issuers, card acquirers, card schemes and other stakeholders that offer card-based payment solutions, active throughout Europe.
The main governing body is the General Assembly.
The secretariat is managed by FTI Consulting.
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