ECB Payment Statistics Reporting

ARKK's regulatory reporting portal converts raw payment and transaction data into a compliant ECB Payment Statistics return. It's built on the latest ECB reporting requirements, validates data in real time as you work, and uses Excel-based templates that plug straight into the workbooks your team already uses. Roll-forward functionality carries your figures between reporting cycles, so you're never rebuilding the return from scratch each period.

Manual ECB Payment Statistics reporting is risky for payment service providers for three main reasons: transaction data is spread across multiple systems, reconciling volumes and values by category is easy to get wrong, and a fixed submission deadline turns a routine reporting period into a high-risk one.

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Save time

Payment and transaction data flows straight into a ready-to-file return, cutting the manual template work every submission window.

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Maximise value

One portal handles ECB Payment Statistics alongside your other regulatory obligations, reusing data across submissions rather than starting from scratch each time.

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Eliminate errors

Embedded validation logic checks your return against the ECB's schema before you file, catching issues before they become rejections.

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Gain security

An ISO27001-certified portal keeps every ECB submission and its supporting data secure, with a single audited trail throughout.

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Stay compliant

Reporting requirements are kept current as the ECB updates its guidance, so your return always reflects current expectations.

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Plan ahead

Roll-forward templates and clear visibility across every reporting cycle mean your team is never scrambling as deadlines approach.

The information that came back from ARKK was so clear and transparent.

Kreeson Thatiha, Head of Finance and Client Money, eToro

I was continually reassured of ARKK's technology and their commitment to customer service.

Darryl Alford, Finance Manager, DPD

ARKK were prepared to be more flexible with how we worked and how we were set up.

Alistair McClelland, Head of Tax, The University of Edinburgh

Simply outstanding service and a real pleasure to work with.

Chris Parsons, Production Director, Radley Yeldar

ARKK are extremely responsive and supportive partners.

Janette Moriarty, Group Financial Reporting Director, Kerry Group

ARKK are invaluable to us… I wouldn't consider another project without them.

Valentin Ramousse, Head of International Business Development & Partner, Emperor Works

The speed and accuracy of implementation was incredible.

Akash Kalaiya, EMEA Tax Manager, Universal Weather and Aviation

+ What is ECB Payments Statistics reporting?

ECB Payment Statistics reporting is a European Central Bank requirement for payment service providers to report detailed statistics on payment transactions, including volumes and values by payment type, channel, and geography. It supports the ECB's oversight of the European payments market and helps identify trends and risks across the sector.

+ How does ARKK support ECB Payment Statistics compliance?

ARKK's regulatory reporting portal converts your raw payment and transaction data into a compliant ECB Payment Statistics return, incorporating the latest ECB reporting requirements and validations behind the scenes. Excel-based templates plug straight into the workbooks your team already uses, and roll-forward carries your figures from one cycle to the next.

+ How long does it take to implement an ECB Payment Statistics reporting solution?

Implementation time depends on the number of returns you're required to file and the complexity of your existing data setup. Most clients are operational well ahead of their next filing window, with our team providing hands-on support throughout onboarding.

+ Does ARKK integrate with existing data systems?

Yes. The ARKK portal is source-agnostic, connecting to data from any system, whether that's a payments platform, ERP, or spreadsheet-based process. Data is ingested once and reused across multiple regulatory reporting obligations.

+ How is data secured on the ARKK platform?

ARKK's portal is ISO 27001 certified, the internationally recognised standard for information security management, giving you a single, secure destination for uploading, tracking, and accessing your ECB submissions.

+ What are the risks of managing ECB Payment Statistics reporting manually?

Manual ECB Payment Statistics reporting increases the risk of reconciliation errors across systems, inconsistent data by payment type and category, and missed deadlines as reporting requirements evolve. Rekeying data into new templates each cycle also raises the chance of mistakes creeping into your filings.

How ARKK simplifies ECB Payment Statistics reporting