EPC launches SCARLET wallet acceptance rulebook for payment authentication
EPC Launches SCARLET to Standardize Digital Identity Wallet Use Across EU ↗
What happened
- The European Payments Council launched SCARLET, an initiative to develop a standardized framework for accepting EU Digital Identity Wallets in payment authentication.
- The EPC plans to consult publicly on the framework in summer 2027 and publish its first rulebook in December 2027.
- SCARLET's initial version will support wallet acceptance under PSD2 and existing strong customer authentication standards, with a later update for the forthcoming Payment Services Regulation.
Why it matters to Signicat
- Industry standard for wallet acceptance in payments is relevant to Signicat's Wallet Hub and EUDI positioning, but it is a 2027 consultation timeline, not a near-term product event.
- The article is a third-party standards announcement and does not mention Sumsub products; its link to Sumsub is only the publisher's own repost.
Evidence from the source (5 quotes)
- “The European Payments Council (EPC) has launched an initiative to develop a standardized framework for accepting EU Digital Identity Wallets in payment authentication” source ↗
- “The EPC plans to consult publicly on the framework in the summer of 2027 and publish its first rulebook in December 2027.” source ↗
- “Its initial version will support wallet acceptance under the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) and existing strong customer authentication standards. A subsequent update will address the forthcoming Payment Services Regulation.” source ↗
- “The EPC plans to consult publicly on the framework in the summer of 2027 and publish its first rulebook in December 2027.” source ↗
- “What is Sumsub anyway?” source ↗
EUDI wallet eIDAS 2Regulatory commentaryGlobal
3 of 3 facts verified against the source · confidence medium · claude-haiku-5-5