02/11/2026 07:56:00

The Central Bank of Malta launches Call for Expressions of Interest under the CBM Directive No. 21

The Central Bank of Malta has launched a call for expressions of interest inviting operators of pan-European payment schemes, payment arrangements and other payment solutions to submit their interest in being considered under the assessment and selection process established by the CBM Directive No. 21 (the Directive).

The Directive seeks to facilitate the harmonised adoption in Malta of a pan-European payment scheme supporting peer-to-peer and point-of-interaction payments, with the objective of promoting innovation, efficiency and greater European integration in the retail payments landscape.

Interested operators are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 2 December 2026, together with a completed questionnaire and the relevant supporting documentation, in accordance with the requirements established by the Bank.

Further information, including the eligibility criteria, submission requirements and relevant procedures, is available in the following documents:

•  Call for Expressions of Interest
•  Information Request - Questionnaire

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