Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) and Central Bank of Hungary jointly represented Hungary at one of the most important European professional forums for digital payment services, the first session of the „Bridging Borders” workshop series. The event marks a strategically significant milestone: the fundamental principles of the cross-border European payment framework, which will take shape in the coming years, are now being developed. Therefore, the early integration of the Hungarian positions and innovation experiences is of paramount importance.
The workshop aimed to bring together European policymakers, regulators, payment service providers, and technology players to jointly define future standards for fast, secure, and consumer-friendly digital payments. This work aligns with PSD3, the preparation of eIDAS2 and the EU Digital Wallet, as well as the development of the so-called “28th Regime,” which supports the EU’s competitiveness turnaround.
EFISZ’s involvement is crucial for positioning Hungary’s digital payment ecosystem internationally. The Association serves as a platform that connects domestic providers, harmonizes market and regulatory interests, and credibly showcases Hungary’s operational, scalable digital payment models to Europe’s leading decision-makers. At the workshop, EFISZ highlighted the strengths of the Hungarian mobile payment system, the innovation potential built on instant payment infrastructure, and the importance of transparent, consumer-friendly service development.
The joint EFISZ–Central Bank of Hungary participation sends a clear message to Europe: Hungary contributes to the unification of digital payments with a coordinated, consistent, and long-term strategic vision. This partnership strengthens the visibility of Hungarian positions in Europe and helps ensure that future payment standards build on the strengths and experiences of the Hungarian model.
EDFA will continue to facilitate these dialogues to support convergence and create a more coherent environment for digital finance in Europe.
