Cointelegraph iconCointelegraphSep 16, 2026 ~1 min source read

ECB seeks online merchants for 2027 digital euro pilot

Bank (ECB) is seeking online and mobile merchants to participate in a 12-month digital euro pilot expected to begin in the second half of 2027. On Tuesday, the ECB said e-commerce and mobile-commerce merchants operating in the euro area can apply until Oct.

ECB seeks online merchants for 2027 digital euro pilot

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Bank (ECB) is seeking online and mobile merchants to participate in a 12-month digital euro pilot expected to begin in the second half of 2027.

On Tuesday, the ECB said e-commerce and mobile-commerce merchants operating in the euro area can apply until Oct.

Selected businesses will enable beta digital euro payments in remote commerce environments and test how the currency could fit into checkout processes.

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Bank (ECB) is seeking online and mobile merchants to participate in a 12-month digital euro pilot expected to begin in the second half of 2027. On Tuesday, the ECB said e-commerce and mobile-commerce merchants operating in the euro area can apply until Oct. Selected businesses will enable beta digital euro payments in remote commerce environments and test how the currency could fit into checkout processes.

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  • The pilot will assess user experience, technical functionality and operational processes of the digital euro.
  • The ECB said the beta version will be close to the currency described by the draft legislation but will not have legal tender status.

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Euro-area online and mobile merchants can apply until Oct. 27 to test beta digital euro payments in a 12-month pilot.

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