Digital euro development and implementation

ECB outlines accessibility features for digital euro app

The European Accessibility Act and related standard EN 301 549 were established as regulatory benchmarks.

The design of the digital euro app is intended to exceed the requirements established by the European Accessibility Act and the related standard EN 301 549. These standards provide the regulatory framework for ensuring that digital services are accessible to all users.

To achieve this, the application incorporates high-level accessibility requirements derived from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines specifically adapted for mobile payment applications. This development was conducted in collaboration with national central banks, experts in accessibility, and consumer organizations.