Token.io Co-Leads New ETPPA Chapter to Champion Pay by Bank & Open Banking in Germany

BERLIN, April 27, 2026 — Token.io, the leading Pay by Bank infrastructure provider, has been elected to serve a co-leadership role in the ETPPA Germany: a newly formed national chapter of the European Third Party Providers Association (ETPPA) dedicated to advancing open banking and open finance across the German market. Token.io's Gideon Fourie was elected as co-lead alongside Caroline Jenke of Tink. The association will bring together Third Party Providers (TPPs) operating in the country under a unified, authoritative voice.

"Germany is a market where the foundations for open banking are strong, but where coordinated industry leadership is essential to realise its full potential," said Gideon Fourie, Managing Director of Token GmbH. "By co-leading ETPPA Germany, Token.io is taking an active role in shaping the future of Pay by Bank and open banking in Germany — working collaboratively with banks, regulators and the wider payments ecosystem to ensure the delivery of real value for businesses and consumers across the country."

Germany is one of Europe's most significant open banking markets, home to major financial institutions and a growing ecosystem of innovative TPPs. ETPPA Germany will engage directly with BaFin, the Bundesbank, the Bundeskartellamt and the German finance ministry to shape the conditions under which open banking and open finance can become commercially viable, user-friendly and innovative for consumers and businesses alike.

Under Token.io's co-leadership, ETPPA Germany will focus on three priorities: promoting high-quality, standardised APIs aligned with European frameworks; supporting the adoption of account-to-account (A2A) payments (more commonly known as ‘Pay by Bank’); and building consumer awareness and trust through coordinated outreach.

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