TITLE: Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance Establishes Payment Card Acceptance Disclosure Requirements BODY: On March 3, 2026, Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance issued Decision A. 1058/03-03-2026, establishing the format and location for disclosing payment card and direct payment service acceptance to consumers. The decision specifies the manner and location by which payment service providers accepting payment cards and direct account-to-account payment services must inform consumers of their acceptance of these payment methods. The requirements apply to payment service providers as defined in Article 62(c) of Law 4446/2016, specifically those activities outlined in the Joint Ministerial Decision 119899/13-12-2023 issued by the Ministers of National Economy and Finance and Development. The scope of the decision covers payment service providers that accept payment cards and direct payment services in accordance with Article 65(4) of Law 4446/2016, as well as consumers utilising these services. The disclosure requirements stem from Article 66(1) of Law 4446/2016, which mandates consumer notification regarding payment method acceptance. The decision also applies to the Tax Administration of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AAΔE). The decision establishes standardised disclosure requirements to enhance consumer transparency regarding payment acceptance at merchant locations, ensuring compliance with existing payment services legislation. REFERENCES: Decision A. 1058/03-03-2026, Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance Law 4446/2016 (Official Gazette 240) Joint Ministerial Decision 119899/13-12-2023

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