Digital euro app will prioritise accessibility, says ECB

The European Central Bank (ECB) this week unveiled the accessibility features planned for the digital euro app, saying the platform will exceed European Union accessibility standards ahead of pilot testing scheduled for 2027.

The app will provide users with access to basic digital euro services and has been designed with accessibility and inclusion as core principles from the outset, reflecting the ECB’s aim of ensuring that every European can access digital payments on equal terms, regardless...