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Banking changes: faster transfers and customer protection

The act introduces instant euro transfers across the EU, better protection of customer funds at payment institutions, and new rules for safe bank crisis management. The changes aim to facilitate everyday payments and increase citizens' financial security.
Key points
Instant euro transfers: money to arrive within 10 seconds, including weekends and holidays
Greater protection of customer funds: payment institutions must store money more securely and have bankruptcy contingency plans
New fines for banks and financial institutions violating transfer regulations – up to 10% of revenue or PLN 21.5 million
Easier bank switching: improved ability to transfer payment accounts
Safer bank crisis management: new restructuring rules protecting customers from losing money
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-23
For 413
Against 1
Abstain 19
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie niektórych ustaw związanych z funkcjonowaniem rynku finansowego oraz ochroną uczestników tego rynku.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2101
Process start date: 2025-12-19
Voting date: 2026-01-23
Voting no: 52