CEN/TR 16092:2011

This technical report (TR) analyses requirements for a universal Pre-Pay account system for EFC including the following issues: - relations to other existing standards in this domain; - the core requirements and functionality that must be provided. This technical report will show an analysis of the requirements for a universal prepay system and categorise possible different types of pre-pay solutions, in terms of functionality, technical and legal considerations. As far as legal requirements are concerned it will be clarified whether the pre-payment means fall within the scope of European Directive 2000/46/EC on the taking up, pursuit of and prudential supervision of the business of electronic money institutions and whether the medium-issuing organisation has to act as a financial institution and falls within the scope of the Payment Service Directive 2007/64/EC. The latter applying exactly to payment activities undertaken by entities but do not require a full bank license. The technical report will describe the current state-of-affairs of EFC pre-payment systems, including the demand for standards and inventory of provisions provided by standards. It will identify and prioritize gaps in terms of standards or other enablers needed in order for the market to provide viable pre-payment solutions in a European context.