Comply with Stored Value Facility rules (banking exception)

SVF providers must operate within APRA + Treasury rules on purchased payment facility regulation.

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Who must comply

Providers of stored value / purchased payment facilities.

What triggers it

Operating SVF/PPF in Australia.

When due

Continuous; rules in transition.

Evidence required

APRA registration (where applicable); customer fund segregation; AML/CTF + privacy compliance.

Max penalty

APRA enforcement + Banking Act civil penalties

Summary

Currently regulated as Purchased Payment Facilities under the Banking Act 1959 (Cwlth). APRA regulates the larger SVF providers; smaller facilities operate under specific declarations. The PSP licensing reform is expected to replace the PPF framework.

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Source legislation

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Topics

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Source: https://apra.gov.au/non-bank-financial-institutions. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.