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Document 32026O1473
Guideline (EU) 2026/1473 of the European Central Bank of 4 May 2026 amending Guideline (EU) 2022/912 on a new-generation Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer system (TARGET) (ECB/2022/8) (ECB/2026/11)
Guideline (EU) 2026/1473 of the European Central Bank of 4 May 2026 amending Guideline (EU) 2022/912 on a new-generation Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer system (TARGET) (ECB/2022/8) (ECB/2026/11)
Guideline (EU) 2026/1473 of the European Central Bank of 4 May 2026 amending Guideline (EU) 2022/912 on a new-generation Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer system (TARGET) (ECB/2022/8) (ECB/2026/11)
ECB/2026/11
OJ L, 2026/1473, 1.7.2026, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/guideline/2026/1473/oj (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
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GUIDELINE (EU) 2026/1473 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
of 4 May 2026
amending Guideline (EU) 2022/912 on a new-generation Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer system (TARGET) (ECB/2022/8) (ECB/2026/11)
THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 127(2), first and fourth indents, thereof,
Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular Article 3.1 and Articles 17, 18 and 22 thereof,
Whereas:
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On 11 June 2021, the Governing Council decided that a cross-currency settlement functionality in TARGET instant payment settlement (TIPS) service is in line with the strategic objectives of the Eurosystem. Further to this decision, TIPS will allow, as of 14 November 2026, for the sending and receipt of payments by or to TIPS participants that adhere to the European Payment Council’s SEPA (EPC) One-Leg Out Instant Credit Transfer (OCTs Inst) scheme. |
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From 15 June 2026, a facility will be introduced to allow participants to better manage their liquidity by enabling automatic liquidity transfers between a participant’s main cash accounts (MCAs) and their TIPS dedicated cash accounts (TIPS DCAs), once a floor or ceiling limit set by the participant has been breached. |
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From 1 July 2026, the fees for holders of real-time gross settlement dedicated cash accounts (RTGS DCAs) will be amended. |
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It is necessary to clarify the eligibility of applicant participants which are subject to restrictive measures adopted by the Council of the European Union or any Member State pursuant to Article 65(1)(b), Article 75 or Article 215 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union that have quasi insolvency effects, to ensure that such applicant participants are treated commensurately, with the discretion of the TARGET component operator being minimal in that regard. |
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While it is necessary that national central banks (NCBs) continue to have the ability under the harmonised conditions for participation in TARGET to accelerate the obligations of a participant where a default results in the termination of that participant’s participation, NCBs should nevertheless have the option not to accelerate obligations where a default results in a suspension of participation. |
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It is also necessary to introduce certain editorial revisions in Guideline (EU) 2022/912 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2022/8) (1). |
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Therefore, Guideline (EU) 2022/912 (ECB/2022/8) should be amended accordingly, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS GUIDELINE:
Article 1
Amendments
Guideline (EU) 2022/912 (ECB/2022/8) is amended as follows:
1. in Article 2, the following point 28a is inserted:
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‘(28a) |
“European Payments Council’s SEPA One-Leg Out Instant Credit Transfer (OCTs Inst) scheme” or “OCTs Inst scheme”;’; |
2. in Article 2, point (63a) is deleted;
3. Annex I is amended with effect from 15 June 2026 in accordance with Annex I to this Guideline;
4. Annex III is amended with effect from 15 June 2026 in accordance with Annex II to this Guideline;
5. Annex I is amended with effect from 14 November 2026 in accordance with Annex III to this Guideline;
6. Annex III is amended with effect from 14 November 2026 in accordance with Annex IV to this Guideline.
Article 2
Taking effect and implementation
1 This Guideline shall take effect on the day of its notification to the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro.
2. The national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro shall take the necessary measures to comply with this Guideline and apply those measures set out in Annexes I and II from 15 June 2026, and those measures set out in Article 1(1) and (2) and Annexes III and IV from 14 November 2026. They shall notify the ECB of the texts and means relating to those measures by 18 May 2026, at the latest.
Article 3
Addressees
This Guideline is addressed to all Eurosystem central banks.
Done at Frankfurt am Main, 4 May 2026.
For the Governing Council of the ECB
The President of the ECB
Christine LAGARDE
(1) Guideline (EU) 2022/912 of the European Central Bank of 24 February 2022 on a new-generation Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer system (TARGET) and repealing Guideline ECB/2012/27 (ECB/2022/8) (OJ L 163, 17.6.2022, p. 84, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/guideline/2022/912/oj).
ANNEX I
Annex I to Guideline (EU) 2022/912 (ECB/2022/8) is amended as follows:
(1)
Part I is amended as follows:|
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Article 4(1) is replaced by the following: ‘1. The following types of entities are eligible to become participants in TARGET-[insert CB/country reference] upon request:
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Article 15(2) is replaced by the following: ‘2. The participant may choose to receive a notification if the floor or ceiling amount is breached. In addition, for MCAs, RTGS DCAs or TIPS DCAs the participant may opt for the breach to trigger a rule-based liquidity transfer order.’ |
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in Article 27(4), point (b) is replaced by the following:
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(2)
Part II is amended as follows:|
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Article 6(4) is replaced by the following: ‘4. An MCA holder may authorise its MCA to be debited in the event that a floor is breached in one or more specified RTGS DCAs, TIPS DCAs or MCAs within the same liquidity transfer group in TARGET-[insert CB/country reference] or another TARGET component system. By authorising its account to be debited, the MCA holder instructs [insert name of CB] to execute a rule-based liquidity transfer order that credits the RTGS DCA(s), TIPS DCA(s) or MCA(s) whenever the floor is breached.’ |
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Article 11 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 11 Eligible collateral for credit Intraday credit, and access to the CCP credit facility, shall be based on eligible collateral. Eligible collateral shall consist of the same assets as eligible for use in Eurosystem monetary policy operations, and shall be subject to the same valuation and risk control rules as those laid down in [insert national provisions implementing Guideline (EU) 2024/3129 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2024/22) (*1)]. (*1) Guideline (EU) 2024/3129 of the European Central Bank of 13 August 2024 on the management of collateral in Eurosystem credit operations (ECB/2024/22) (OJ L, 2024/3129, 20.12.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/guideline/2024/3129/oj),.’;" () Guideline (EU) 2024/3129 of the European Central Bank of 13 August 2024 on the management of collateral in Eurosystem credit operations (ECB/2024/22) (OJ L, 2024/3129, 20.12.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/guideline/2024/3129/oj),.’; |
(3)
in Part V, the following Article 7a is inserted:‘Article 7a
Rule-based liquidity transfer orders
1. A TIPS DCA holder may specify a floor and/or a ceiling amount for its TIPS DCA.
2. By setting a ceiling and opting for a rule-based liquidity transfer order, if, following the settlement of an instant payment order, a positive recall answer or a liquidity transfer order, the ceiling is breached, the TIPS DCA holder instructs [insert name of CB] to execute a rule-based liquidity transfer order that credits an MCA designated by that TIPS DCA holder. The credited MCA may belong to another participant in TARGET-[insert CB/country reference] or in another TARGET component system.
3. By setting a floor and opting for a rule-based liquidity transfer order, if, following the settlement of an instant payment order, a positive recall answer or a liquidity transfer order, the floor is breached, a rule-based liquidity transfer order is initiated that debits an MCA authorised by the MCA holder. The debited MCA may belong to another participant in TARGET-[insert CB/country reference] or in another TARGET component system. The holder of the debited MCA must authorise its MCA to be debited in this manner.’
(4)
in Part VII, Article 12(1) is replaced by the following:‘1. TIPS AS technical account holders may use the broadcast message function offered by TIPS, which allows a TIPS DCA holder or a TIPS AS technical account holder to send a message to all other TIPS DCA holders and TIPS AS technical account holders, to send broadcast messages in the following categories:
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“Immediate downtime start”; |
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“Immediate downtime end”; |
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“Planned downtime”.’ |
(5)
Appendix VI is amended as follows:|
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in section 3, paragraph 1, the introductory wording is replaced by the following: ‘1. Until 30 June 2026, RTGS DCA holders shall choose one of the following two pricing options:’; |
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in section 3, the following paragraph 1a is inserted: ‘1a. From 1 July 2026, RTGS DCA holders shall choose one of the following two pricing options:
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(*1) Guideline (EU) 2024/3129 of the European Central Bank of 13 August 2024 on the management of collateral in Eurosystem credit operations (ECB/2024/22) (OJ L, 2024/3129, 20.12.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/guideline/2024/3129/oj),.’;
ANNEX II
In Annex III to Guideline (EU) 2022/912 (ECB/2022/8), point (55) is replaced by the following:
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“rule-based liquidity transfer order” means a liquidity transfer order that is triggered as a result of: (a) the balance on an MCA, or RTGS DCA or TIPS DCA breaching a pre-defined floor or ceiling; or (b) insufficient funds being available to cover queued urgent payment orders, AS transfer orders or high priority payment orders on an RTGS DCA;’. |
ANNEX III
Annex I to Guideline (EU) 2022/912 (ECB/2022/8) is amended as follows:
(1)
Part I is amended as follows:|
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in Article 5(1), point (f) is replaced by the following:
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in Article 5(1), point (g) is replaced by the following:
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in Article 5(2), point (c) is replaced by the following:
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in Article 5(2), point (d) is replaced by the following:
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in Article 18(1), point (b) is replaced by the following:
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(2)
Part V is amended as follows:|
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in Article 1, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: ‘3. The TIPS DCA holder shall inform [insert name of CB] prior to exercising its option to accept instant payment orders according to the OCTs Inst scheme.’ |
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in Article 3, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 are replaced by the following: ‘1. A TIPS DCA holder may designate one or more reachable parties and shall inform [insert name of CB] if any of these reachable parties accept instant payment orders according to the OCTs Inst scheme. Reachable parties shall have adhered to the SCT Inst scheme by signing the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer Adherence Agreement, and, if relevant, the OCTs Inst Scheme by signing the One-Leg Out Instant Credit Transfer Adherence Agreement.’ 2. A TIPS DCA holder shall provide evidence to [insert name of CB] of each designated reachable party’s adherence to the SCT Inst scheme and, if relevant, the OCTs Inst scheme. 3. A TIPS DCA holder shall inform [insert name of CB] if any designated reachable party no longer adheres to the SCT Inst scheme and/or, if relevant, the OCTs Inst scheme and shall, without undue delay, take steps to prevent the reachable party from accessing the TIPS DCA.’ |
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in Article 4(1), point (aa) is deleted; |
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in Article 6, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: ‘3. After an instant payment order has been accepted as set out in Part I, Article 17, TARGET-[insert CB/country reference] shall check if sufficient funds are available on the payer’s TIPS DCA to effect settlement and the following shall apply:
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in Article 6, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: ‘5. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, point (b), [insert name of CB] shall reject an instant payment order if the amount of the instant payment order exceeds any applicable credit memorandum balance (CMB).’ |
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in Article 8, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The TIPS directory is a list of BICs used for the purpose of routing information and comprises the BICs of:
The TIPS directory shall include information for each BIC as to whether the TIPS DCA holder or reachable party accepts instant payment orders according to the OCTs Inst scheme.’ |
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in Article 10, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4. [insert name of CB] shall process instant payment orders of a TIPS DCA holder whose participation in TARGET-[insert CB/country reference] has been suspended or terminated under Part I, Article 25(1) or (2) and in relation to which [insert name of CB] has reserved funds on a TIPS DCA pursuant to Article 6(3), point (b), prior to the suspension or termination.’ |
(3)
Part VII is amended as follows:|
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in Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. [insert name of CB] may on the request of an AS that settles instant payments pursuant to the SCT Inst scheme, and, if relevant, the OCTs Inst scheme and, if relevant, near instant payments in its own books, open and operate one or more TIPS AS technical accounts. If the TIPS AS technical account holder exercises its option to accept instant payment orders according to the OCTs Inst scheme, it shall inform [insert name of CB] accordingly.’ |
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in Article 1, paragraphs 5 and 6 are replaced by the following: ‘5. An ancillary system may send instant payment orders and positive recall answers to any TIPS DCA holder or TIPS AS technical account holder, and it may send instant payment orders according to the OCTs Inst scheme to any TIPS DCA holder or TIPS AS technical account holder which has opted to receive them. 6. An ancillary system shall receive and process instant payment orders, recall requests and positive recall answers from any TIPS DCA holder or TIPS AS technical account holder. If it has informed [insert name of CB] of the exercise of its option in accordance with paragraph 1, it shall accept instant payment orders according to the OCTs Inst scheme from any TIPS DCA holder or TIPS AS technical account holder which has opted to send them.’ |
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in Article 4, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: ‘3. After an instant payment order has been accepted as set out in Part I, Article 17(1), [insert name of CB] shall check if sufficient funds are available on the payer’s TIPS AS technical account to effect settlement and the following shall apply:
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in Article 4, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: ‘5. Without prejudice to paragraph 3(b), [insert name of CB] shall reject an instant payment order if the amount of the instant payment order exceeds any applicable credit memorandum balance (CMB).’ |
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in Article 5, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. The recall request shall be forwarded to the payee of the settled instant payment order which may answer with a positive or negative recall answer.’ |
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in Article 7, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. A TIPS AS technical account holder may designate one or more reachable parties. Reachable parties shall have adhered to the SCT Inst scheme signing the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer Adherence Agreement and, if relevant, to the OCTs Inst scheme signing the One-Leg Out Instant Credit Transfer Adherence Agreement, and, if they are addressable in TARGET as RTGS DCA holders, addressable BIC holders or as entities referred to in Part III, Article 3(1), point (a), having been authorised to use an RTGS DCA by way of multi-addressee access, they shall hold a TIPS DCA or be reachable via a TIPS DCA.’ |
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in Article 7, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. A TIPS AS technical account holder shall provide evidence to [insert name of CB] of each designated reachable party’s adherence to the SCT Inst scheme and, if relevant, the OCTs Inst scheme.’ |
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in Article 7, the following paragraph 3a is inserted: ‘3a. A TIPS AS technical account holder shall inform [insert name of CB] if any designated reachable party no longer adheres to the OCTs Inst scheme.’ |
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in Article 8(1), point (d) is deleted; |
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in Article 9, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The TIPS directory is a list of BICs used for the purpose of routing information and comprises the BICS of:
The TIPS directory shall include information for each BIC as to whether the TIPS DCA holder or reachable party accepts instant payment orders according to the OCTs Inst scheme.’ |
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in Article 11, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4. [insert name of CB] shall process instant payment orders of a TIPS AS technical account holder whose participation in TARGET-[insert CB/country reference] has been suspended or terminated under Part I, Article 25(1) or (2) and in relation to which [insert name of CB] has reserved funds on a TIPS AS technical account pursuant to Article 4(3), point (b), prior to the suspension or termination.’ |
(4)
Appendix I is amended as follows:|
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in section 4, paragraph (d), the table is replaced by the following:
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in section 4, paragraph (e) is replaced by the following:
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in section 6, the final unnumbered paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘If an instant payment order or a positive recall answer is rejected for any reason, the TIPS DCA holder shall receive a payment status report (pacs.002), as described in Chapter 4.2 of the TIPS UDFS. If a liquidity transfer order is rejected for any reason, the TIPS DCA holder shall receive a rejection (camt.025), as described in Chapter 1.6 of the TIPS UDFS.’; |
(5)
Appendix VI is amended as follows:|
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in section 6, paragraph (c) is replaced by the following:
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in section 7, paragraph (c) is replaced by the following:
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ANNEX IV
Annex III to Guideline (EU) 2022/912 (ECB/2022/8) is amended as follows:
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point (16) is replaced by the following:
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the following point (28a) is added:
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point (33) is replaced by the following:
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point (34) is replaced by the following:
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point (42) is replaced by the following:
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point (48) is replaced by the following:
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point (63a) is deleted. |
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/guideline/2026/1473/oj
ISSN 1977-0677 (electronic edition)