{"id":5155,"date":"2025-10-06T10:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mountainwolf.com\/insights\/?p=5155"},"modified":"2025-10-08T10:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T08:01:16","slug":"final-ipr-readiness-sprint-sanctions-screening-verification-of-payee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mountainwolf.com\/insights\/industry\/final-ipr-readiness-sprint-sanctions-screening-verification-of-payee\/","title":{"rendered":"Final IPR Readiness Sprint: Sanctions Screening & Verification of Payee"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Instant Payment Regulation (IPR) deadline is racing toward us, and if you’re in the payments space, you can practically hear the ticking clock. This final stretch\u2014often called the \u201creadiness sprint\u201d\u2014is all about making sure your systems are locked, loaded, and 100% compliant. Two major areas that need your attention? Sanctions screening<\/strong> and the Verification of Payee (VoP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll break it all down into simple terms. Think of it as your last-minute study guide before the IPR exam hits. Let’s dive into what matters most.<\/p>\n

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The Instant Payment Regulation<\/strong><\/a> is the EU\u2019s big move to make instant payments<\/strong> the new normal. No more waiting for hours\u2014or even days\u2014for a bank transfer to arrive. But speed without security? That’s a recipe for disaster.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why the regulation isn\u2019t just about speed<\/em>\u2014it’s also about safety<\/strong>, transparency<\/strong>, and compliance<\/strong>. Enter sanctions screening and VoP.<\/p>\n

By October 9, 2025, all payment service providers in the EU must offer instant euro transfers 24\/7\/365<\/strong>, verify payees, and screen against sanctions lists\u2014all in real time.<\/p>\n

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Here’s a quick look at what’s coming:<\/p>\n