UK Open Banking

Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE)

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United Kingdom • Regulated by Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) / FCA
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Effective Date
Jan 2018
Full Compliance
Sep 2019
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Regulator
Competition and Markets Authority
CMA
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Scope Areas
3

Overview

The UK's CMA Order required the nine largest banks (CMA9) to implement open banking APIs. The OBIE developed standardized APIs and established the framework. Now transitioning to Open Banking Ltd and expanding to Variable Recurring Payments (VRP).

Note: World leader in Open Banking adoption. Over 7 million users. VRP mandate for sweeping expanded in 2023.

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom
View Open Banking providers and TPPs in United Kingdom

Scope & Coverage

This regulation covers the following areas and services:

AISPISVRP

Key Requirements

Standardized Open Banking APIs
TPP directory and trust framework
Variable Recurring Payments (VRP)
Premium APIs for enhanced data

Timeline

Effective Since
January 13, 2018
Full Compliance Deadline
September 14, 2019

Official Resources

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