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Payment Statistics

Does it affect me?

You may be in scope if you’re a payment service provider operating within the euro area or reporting to an EU competent authority. This typically includes credit institutions, e-money issuers, payment institutions and entities offering payment services as defined under PSD2. If you process or issue payment instruments, you’re likely expected to submit ECB Pay Stats data.

What do I need to do?

ECB Pay Stats follow a set reporting cycle, with quarterly, semi-annual and monthly submissions each having their own timetable. Exact deadlines are set by national central banks and may differ from those published by the ECB. Firms should check the relevant national schedule and ensure internal processes are aligned with the set reporting windows.

What's the deadline?

If your business is affected, then hopefully you’re already filing your AIFMD reports. Depending on a number of factors including the type of assets held, the assets under management (AuM), the degree of leverage, and whether the AIFM is authorised or registered. Annual reporters must submit their report 30 or 45 days after December 31st. Half yearly reports must submit 30 or 45 days after the June 30th and December 31st. Quarterly reporters must submit 30 or 45 days after March 31st, June 30th, September 30th and December 31st. So, it pays to be ready just in case.