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EFISZ’s International Activity Strengthens the European Visibility of the Hungarian Digital Payments Ecosystem
In 2026, Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) once again represented the Hungarian digital payments sector at several European policy and professional forums.
International Recognition: Gábor Dávidházy Reappointed to the EDFA Board
The Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) is pleased to announce that, following the leadership elections of the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), Gábor Dávidházy, Secretary General of EFISZ, has once again been elected to the organization’s Board of Directors.
EFISZ in Brussels: The Hungarian Payment Model at the Centre of the European Policy Dialogue
The Electronic Payment Service Providers’ Association (EFISZ) held professional consultations in Brussels on 12–13 January with several Directorates-General of the European Commission.
EFISZ Household Survey: The Key to qvik’s Success Lies in Building Ecosystems
The nationwide household market research conducted by the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) clearly shows: the technological and user foundations of the qvik payment solution are strong, and further growth primarily depends on industry collaborations and joint market development.
EFISZ–Central Bank of Hungary: Hungary jointly represented the Digital Payments Sector at the “Bridging Borders” European Workshop
Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) and Central Bank of Hungary jointly represented Hungary at one of the most important […]
EFISZ Participates in EU 28th Regime Consultation – Hungarian Proposal Included
EFISZ is actively participating in the consultation initiated by the European Commission on the 28th Regime, which aims to establish […]
EDFA leadership meets in Budapest
The meeting of the leaders of the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) took place in Budapest on 10–11 September 2025, […]
Hungarian success on the European digital finance stage –DÁVIDHÁZY Gábor again elected EDFA board member
The European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), comprising 19 professional associations, held its general meeting on 2 April 2025 in Vilnius, […]
Mihály Veres Re-Elected as President of EFISZ
The Board of EFISZ has re-elected Mihály Veres for another three-year term as President of the Electronic Payment Service Providers […]
Hungary at the Forefront of the Development of the Instant Payment World – The EFISZ association organized an international workshop in London
On 16 October 2024, the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) and the Embassy of Hungary in London held a […]
A representative opinion survey was conducted about users’ habits and attitudes concerning mobile wallet applications
The Electronic Payment Service Providers’ Association (EFISZ) arranged for a new, country-wide representative survey to be conducted: this time, the […]
Hungary in the Forefront of the Development of the Instant Payment World – The EFISZ association organized an international workshop in Brussels
On 26 March 2024, the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) and the Embassy of Hungary in Brussels held a […]
Together, we are shaping the future of Europe – Hungary in the forefront of developing the Instant Payment world, EFISZ workshop in Brussels
On 26th March, the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) and the Embassy of Hungary in Brussels is organizing an event […]
Current regulatory issues (CCD2/PSD/PSR/FIDA) discussed with the competent EU decision-makers in Brussels
On 25 October 2023, the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) organised discussions on current regulatory issues with the involvement of […]
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) teams up with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the COP28 Presidency to launch the COP28 UAE TechSprint – regarding to extend this opportunity, the Fintech Office at the Central Bank of UAE approached the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association
Under the COP28 UAE Presidency, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub (BISIH) […]
A survey has been taken on electronic payment and digitalization trends
The Electronic Payment Service Providers’ Association (EFISZ) carried out another national representative survey: this time the association studied electronic payment […]
GRÁNIT Bank Zrt. has become a member of the EFISZ Association
The Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) is pleased to welcome GRÁNIT Bank among its members, as by this addition, […]
A representative survey was conducted among those using electronic payment solutions in Hungary
The Electronic Payment Service Providers’ Association (EFISZ) arranged for a new, country-wide representative survey to be conducted: this time, the […]
A country-wide representative survey was conducted among the Hungarian population on the use of alternative payment solutions
The Electronic Payment Service Providers’ Association (EFISZ) arranged for a new, country-wide representative survey to be conducted: this time, the […]
Díjbeszedő Holding Zrt. has become a member of the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association
With the joining of Díjbeszedő Holding Zrt., the number of the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association’s members has further increased. […]
A new member has joined the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association
Electronic Payment Service Providers Association welcomes RowanHill Digital Ltd. as its new member, whose joining will broaden and add further […]
Where to go next in the financial sector? The Electronic Payment Service Providers’ Association organized fintech roundtable discussions
Within the scope of their professional workshop, the “Electronic Payment Service Providers’ Association” (EFISZ), continued to hold professional forums and […]
European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) & Finnovating Platform collaborating to connect all European FinTech
European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), one of the largest regional FinTech alliances, and Finnovating, the global Matching as a Service […]
The formation of the new Board of the EFISZ and the re-election of the former Chairman and Secretary-General of the Association
The formation of the new Board of the EFISZ and the re-election of the former Chairman and Secretary-General of the […]
The V4 Smart Platform 2 Project will be realized with contribution from former domestic industry partners
On 21 May 2021, former domestic industry partners of the V4 Smart Platform (OTP Bank Plc., MOL Plc., i-Cell, National […]
A digital services and electronic payments ecosystem to emerge under the digital village programme
Analyses of global, European and domestic digitalisation trends clearly show that the market of electronic and mobile payments is very […]
Representative opinion poll covering rural Hungary on the knowledge, preferences and needs of the Hungarian public in relation to electronic payment
The Electronic Payment Providers’ Association (EFISZ) conducted a new, country-wide representative survey on the state of domestic electronic payment: on […]
EFISZ providers association making its debut at the Amsterdam Fintech Week
The Hungarian Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) [Elektronikus Fizetési Szolgáltatók Szövetsége] received an honourable invitation from Fintech Holland, member […]
The challenges and plansof EFISZ for 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic situation caused by the new coronavirus also had a substantial effect on the “life” and operation of EFISZ […]
Research on the state of electronic payment during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Electronic Payment Providers’ Association (EFISZ), with contribution from its members, conducted a new, country-wide representative survey on the state […]
EFISZ took part in the European Commission’s digital finance strategy debate
European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), a non-profit association established at the beginning of 2020 and currently comprising of 13 European […]
DJP and EFISZ sign a memorandum of cooperation
President of the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) Mihály Veres and lead expert of the Digital Welfare Programme (DJP) dr. András […]
Research on electronic payment during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency
As part of the professional work related to the development of the Electronic Payment Strategy (EPS), the Electronic Payment Service […]
Proposal package for european measures to support digital finance
A proposal package for European Measures to support Digital Finance in the Post-Covid-19 context has been put together by European […]
Mihály Veres re-elected as President of EFISZ
The Board of EFISZ elected Mihály Veres to act as the president of the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) […]
Capsys became a member of EFISZ
Capsys co-managing directors Miklós Erdély and Zoltán Szeles have expressed their excitement about joining EFISZ. Capsys is a leading B2B […]
The EFISZ becomes a founding member of the EDFA non-profit organization
The European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) non-profit organization was formed on 11 February 2020, in Brussels, by 9 European fintech […]
Fintech associations from all over europe come together in Brussels to develop and promote the ecosystem
Associations from twelve countries lay the foundations for developing joint initiatives, sharing the experience of each country and creating synergies […]
Wider cooperation among Hungarian fintech companies
4iG becomes a member of the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association As of September 2019, 4iG Nyrt. became a member […]
EFISZ and the University of Debrecen sign a strategic cooperation agreement
The Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) and the University of Debrecen signed a strategic partnership and cooperation agreement at […]
Research on electronic payment
As part of the professional work connected to the establishment of the Electronic Payment Strategy (EFS), the Electronic Payment Service […]
EFISZ competition: presentation of the winning idea and the award ceremony
EFISZ launched a competition for students of Hungarian higher education institutions with the title ‘Electronic Payment Solutions’, inviting ideas in […]
Round-table talk at the conference of the Mobile Payment Symposium 2019
March against cash’ – this attention-grabbing topic was on the agenda at the round-table talk of the 4th Mobile Payment Symposium […]
Erste Bank Hungary Plc. joins EFISZ
The Electronic Payment Providers Association (EFISZ) further grows as Erste Bank Hungary Plc. joins its members. In 1997, Erste Bank […]
Introducing EFISZ at the 38th BACEE Regional Banking Conference
The Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe held its 38th Regional Banking Conference in Budapest, between 6-7 May 2019. The […]
EFISZ participated in the opening ceremony of the Fintelligence Financial Education Centre in budapest
Faculty of Finance and Accountancy of Budapest Business School, Fintelligence Financial Literacy Centre and UniCredit Bank Plc. invited EFISZ to […]
EFISZ attends a conference organised by Világgazdaság
The ‘Cities under the cloud – What is daily life like in a Smart City?’ conference was organised by Világgazdaság, […]
Introductory meeting with efisz as the secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of Hong Kong visits Budapest
On 22 March 2019, following an international request, the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) had introductory discussions with the members […]
Creating value with Vodafone Hungary
Vodafone Magyarország Zrt. became a member of the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) on 11 March 2019. The company […]
EFISZ announces a call for ideas entitled electronic payment solutions
Hungary may be the country in Central Eastern Europe that can keep up with the development of financial technology, and […]
Introductory meeting between the Czech Fintech Association and EFISZ
For the development of regional international cooperations, a bilateral introductory meeting was held by the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association […]
EFISZ at Fintelligence 2019 financial culture conference
FINTELLIGENCE 2019 Financial Culture Conference was organised in Miskolc on 27 February 2019 as part of the series of events […]
InterTicket Kft. has recently joined the EFISZ
The Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) launched in April last year, serving as a professional organisation for corporations offering […]
Electronic payment for the whitening of the economy
The professional conference on the transition towards a no cash society and electronic payment solutions, organised by Nézőpont Institute, took […]
EFISZ welcomes new member
With the addition of 99999 Szolgáltató Információ-technológiai Tanácsadó Zrt., the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) is expanding with yet […]
Magyar Takarékszövetkezeti Bank Zrt. has become a member of EFISZ
The list of members of the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ), the socio-professional organization of companies that provide non-cash, […]
Diákhitel Központ Zrt. becomes a member of the EFISZ.
The list of members of the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ), the socio-professional organization of companies that provide non-cash, […]
Round table discussion on the Mobile Payment Symposium
“Electronic Payment Trends” were discussed during the round table talks of the third Mobile Payment Symposium. Nemzeti Mobilfizetési Zrt. organized […]
The EFISZ code of conduct completed
In parallel with the digitisation of financial transactions, it is necessary to create rules that protect the people, users and […]
A new member joined the EFISZ
A new member joined the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ), the autonomous, non-governmental socio-professional organisation which was established in […]
EFISZ invited to EPA CEE’S launch party
On 16 November 2017 in Belgrade, Serbia, the Emerging Payments Association (EPA), which was established in 2004, successfully launched its […]
EFISZ and Hiventures sign a cooperation agreement
Today, the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) and Hiventures Venture Capital Fund Management CLS. signed a cooperation agreement to […]
New strategy to strengthen the public’s financial culture
The Hungarian Ministry of National Economy (NGM) proposed a seven-year national strategy to improve the public’s financial culture. The strategy […]
The association’s new electronic strategy
The Electronic Payment Service Providers Association intends to operate as a competence center as opposed to a lobbying organization – […]
Development of the V4 Smart Platform gets the green light
From July 2017 to June 2018, Hungary is holding the rotating Presidency of the Visegrad Group for the fifth time. […]
The Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) becomes operational
After its registration in April, the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ), the socio-professional organisation of companies that provide non-cash, […]
Mobile Payment Symposium
The Electronic Payment Service Providers Association (EFISZ) made its debut to a professional audience at the second Mobile Payment Symposium […]
EFISZ Established
On 18 April 2017, the Electronic Payment Service Providers Association was established, with nine founding members. EFISZ, a socio-professional organisation […]