Act 2018
Provision and Use of Payment Services and Access to Payment Systems Law of 2018 (Ο περί της Παροχής και Χρήσης Υπηρεσιών Πληρωμών και Πρόσβασης στα Συστήματα Πληρωμών Νόμος του 2018, 31(I)/2018)
Issued by Central Bank of Cyprus
Plain-English summary
Governs payment institutions and payment services: authorisation by the Central Bank (Art. 5), transparency and information requirements, rights and obligations of users and providers, data protection, operational and security risks and alternative dispute resolution. Latest amendment on CyLaw is 100(I)/2025.
Who it applies to
Payments & Fintech
Topics
Cybersecurity & IT Risk Payments & Fintech / Digital Assets
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment institution authorisation by the Central Bank | Before providing payment services | CBC | source | |
Article 5(1) allows a payment institution with Cyprus as home Member State to provide payment services only after prior authorisation from the Central Bank, and limits authorisation to legal persons established in Cyprus with registered and head office there. Article 5(3) sets out the application, including a programme of operations, a three-year business plan, evidence of initial capital under Article 7, and descriptions of governance, internal controls, security policies and business continuity. |
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