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Montran's Expansion of SEPA Instant Payment Services in Europe

In a significant move set to enhance the banking landscape across Europe, Montran, a global leader in payment system infrastructure, has announced the broadened availability of its consultancy and connection services for SEPA instant payments. Following successful implementations in countries including Belgium, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Italy, and Romania, this strategic expansion underscores Montran's commitment to assist commercial banks across the continent in meeting the EU's stringent compliance deadlines for instant payments regulation.

Beginning in October 2025, banks operating in the Eurozone will be required to have the capability to send and receive SEPA instant payments. For banks in EU countries that do not use the Euro, this deadline extends to July 2027. In response to these pivotal changes, Montran is extending its existing expertise—previously focused on select markets—to financial institutions throughout Europe.

"Instant payments are quickly becoming the new standard across the EU," stated Keith Esca, Montran's Global Business Director. "Our implementation services and proven connectivity solutions are now available to a wider array of banks, helping them confidently adhere to regulatory deadlines."

Enhanced Availability of Consultancy Services

Montran's consultancy teams are geared up to assist banks in navigating the requirements of SEPA instant payments. They offer comprehensive advisory services that range from project scoping to execution. These services include:

• - Documentation interpretation concerning SEPA.
• - Analysis of message flows and business rules.
• - Workshops and internal training sessions.
• - Support for internal testing documentation.
• - Ongoing project team assistance.

With experience supporting over 30 banks on instant payment projects, Montran's consultancy services are crafted to simplify processes and expedite readiness.

Scaling Up Instant Payment Connection Solutions

The payment gateway provided by Montran is a scalable solution already in use by banks and central infrastructures. As part of its expansion strategy, it is now available for wider deployment across Europe. This solution offers direct connection capabilities to TIPS bonds, the EBA RT1 system, and national instant payment systems such as Romania's SENT CPI.

Key features of this solution include:

• - Support for instant payment systems in both Euros and local currencies.
• - Real-time monitoring and operational dashboards.
• - Processing capacity of up to 10 million transactions daily.
• - Flexible integration with existing core and digital banking systems.

The solution is delivered onsite and receives full support from both local and international teams at Montran.

About Montran

Montran is a leading provider of capital market and payment infrastructure solutions, offering services to prominent financial institutions worldwide. Montran's critical installations and operations span across more than 90 countries. For more details about their innovative solutions and services, visit www.montran.com.