Statistics Overview

What are the transaction statistics?

The EPC reports 184 billion transactions annually within the SEPA zone, showcasing the scale of electronic payments.

How many payment schemes exist?
What is SCT Inst?
What is the purpose of EPC?
What is the SEPA zone?

SCT Inst is an initiative for developing instant payments across Europe, enhancing transaction speed and efficiency.

The SEPA zone facilitates seamless electronic payments across Europe, standardizing payment methods for easier transactions.

The EPC focuses on standardizing electronic payments, including SCT, SCT Inst, SDD, and VOP schemes.

The EPC encourages payment institutions to join initiatives like SCT Inst for advancing instant payment solutions.

About the European Payments Council

The European Payments Council (EPC) standardizes electronic payments in the SEPA zone, promoting initiatives like SCT Inst for instant payments and providing essential information on payment schemes and statistics.

A modern retail checkout setup featuring a digital tablet on a stand displaying information, alongside a card payment terminal and a receipt printer. In the background, several people interact in a busy store environment, with some blurred movement suggesting activity.
A modern retail checkout setup featuring a digital tablet on a stand displaying information, alongside a card payment terminal and a receipt printer. In the background, several people interact in a busy store environment, with some blurred movement suggesting activity.
Our Mission
Key Statistics

With 184 billion transactions annually, the EPC plays a crucial role in enhancing payment systems across Europe, ensuring efficiency and reliability in electronic transactions.