30 July 2026

• App design to go beyond requirements of European Accessibility Act
• Accessibility features to address common barriers faced by users with different needs 
• ECB to start usability and accessibility testing as part of digital euro pilot in 2027

The European Central Bank has outlined the accessibility features of the digital euro app, which will allow users to access basic digital euro services. From the outset, accessibility and inclusion have been core design principles of the digital euro. The proposed app features reflect the ECB’s commitment to ensuring that every European can access digital payments on equal terms, regardless of their needs, abilities and levels of digital confidence.

The proposed design includes best-in-class accessibility features that go beyond the requirements of the European Accessibility Act and related standard EN 301 549, and are among the most advanced in the market. This reflects the Eurosystem’s commitment to inclusion, ensuring that…