ECB launches call for retailers in the digital euro pilot
ECB opens registration for retailers to test the digital euro in a pilot starting in 2027.
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European Central Bank launches call for retailers to participate in the digital euro pilot
The Eurosystem opened on this Tuesday a call for expression of interest directed to e-commerce and m-commerce merchants in the euro area. The objective is to recruit participants for the digital euro pilot, which will have a duration of 12 months and is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027.
The testing phase will use a beta version of the digital currency that will not yet have legal tender. The initiative seeks to evaluate the performance of the solution in a real environment before the possible official issuance, with a target launch in 2029.
Details of the pilot and next steps
The call is open as of September 15, 2026 and aims to map the interest of the online and mobile retail sector. The results will help refine the infrastructure and user experience of the digital euro.
The call for expression of interest from e-commerce and m-commerce merchants in the euro area for the digital euro pilot is now open.
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