Payments & fintech21 October 20261 min read

EPC approves SCARLET framework for digital identity wallets in payment authentication

The European Payments Council approved development of SCARLET, a framework for payment service providers accepting EU Digital Identity Wallets for strong customer authentication. The planned scheme is linked to eIDAS 2.0 requirements, with consultation and rulebook milestones scheduled for 2027.

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EPC approves SCARLET framework for digital identity wallets in payment authentication

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