The European Payments Council (EPC) published guidance for SEPA Request-to-Pay (SRTP) scheme applicants, strongly recommending preliminary testing of SRTP rulebook implementation and related API messages using a dedicated SRTP API Test Toolbox ahead of homologation or going live. It also announced that two SRTP Referenced Technical Solution Providers already make an SRTP API Test Toolbox available to all SRTP scheme applicants. The EPC noted that the available toolboxes cover all scheme options and functionalities, supporting applicants in validating their SRTP API implementation before moving to homologation or production deployment.