# electronic payment instrument scheme

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- Post ID: 604494
- Modified: 2026-09-07T19:47:59+00:00
- Language: en

## Definition

An electronic payment instrument scheme establishes the operating framework for payments made through electronic instruments. It sets the conditions under which participating providers and end users interact and transactions are executed. Responsibility for maintaining and supervising the scheme lies with an appointed governing organisation.

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