The Dutch Payments Association follows the innovations that occur in the payment system closely. In the case of changes in the payment chain that concern more than a single payment brand, the Dutch Payments Association acts as a central coordinator for planning and implementation. The wishes of all parties concerned are taken into account. In this context, the Dutch Payments Association keeps track of innovations occurring in the payment system. It helps its members in the implementation of new applications, for example by formulating and managing collective agreements.
SEPA
Standards are an important cornerstone of (card) payments in SEPA. Standards are increasingly set internationally. Therefore the Payments Association is involved in the international discussion on standards. Standards remove technological barriers and ensure that a payment product can be used safely and efficiently throughout the payment chain. If all providers in the payment chain use the same standards, more options are made available to the users of their services. This encourages competition and often leads to lower costs.
Debit Card Acceptance
In the Netherlands almost every entrepreneur accepts Maestro and V PAY debit card payments. Debit Mastercard and Visa Debit are added to that list. The Dutch Payments Association has set up a project to steer the broad acceptance of debit cards in the right direction. As a result, the growing number of foreign customers with these debit cards will also be able to use them at the counter in the Netherlands. It also prepares entrepreneurs for the arrival of the new debit cards from Dutch customers.
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