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EN 301 549 Compliance for Finance Websites

Meet European Standard EN 301 549 requirements with comprehensive accessibility testing designed for finance organizations.

Why EN 301 549 Matters for Finance

European Accessibility Act specifically covers banking and financial services from 2025

EU payment services directive intersects with accessibility requirements

PSD2 strong customer authentication must be accessible under EN 301 549

Cross-border EU banking requires accessibility compliance in all member states

Digital banking growth in EU increases accessibility requirements scope

EN 301 549 Requirements for Finance

Web banking (Chapter 9)

Online banking portals must meet WCAG 2.1 AA as incorporated in EN 301 549

Banking apps (Chapter 11)

Mobile banking applications must meet software accessibility requirements

Financial documents (Chapter 10)

Account statements, contracts, and financial documents must be accessible

ATM interfaces (Chapter 8)

Self-service banking terminals must meet hardware accessibility requirements

Common EN 301 549 Issues in Finance Websites

Issue

Strong customer authentication not working with screen readers

Solution

Ensure SCA flows including SMS codes and app confirmations are fully accessible

Issue

EU banking apps lacking accessibility statements

Solution

Publish accessibility statements for banking apps meeting EU template requirements

Issue

Cross-border payment interfaces inaccessible

Solution

Test SEPA and international transfer workflows for accessibility compliance

Issue

Investment platforms not meeting EN 301 549 software requirements

Solution

Conduct full EN 301 549 audit of trading and investment platforms

How A11yScan Helps Finance Meet EN 301 549

EN 301 549 Testing

Automated testing against all EN 301 549 success criteria relevant to finance.

Finance Focus

Industry-specific testing profiles targeting common finance accessibility issues.

Compliance Reports

Generate EN 301 549 compliance documentation and remediation roadmaps.

Continuous Monitoring

24/7 monitoring to maintain EN 301 549 compliance as your finance site evolves.

Frequently Asked Questions: Finance EN 301 549 Compliance

When must EU banks comply with the European Accessibility Act?

The European Accessibility Act applies to banking services from June 28, 2025. Banks should be preparing now, as the directive covers websites, mobile apps, ATMs, and all digital banking services.

How does EN 301 549 affect payment authentication?

PSD2 strong customer authentication must be accessible. This means authentication apps, SMS verification, and biometric confirmation must work with assistive technologies and not rely solely on cognitive tests.

Do international banks need EN 301 549 compliance?

Banks offering services to EU customers must comply with EN 301 549 requirements. This applies to banks based outside the EU that serve EU residents through digital channels.

Ready to Achieve EN 301 549 Compliance for Your Finance Website?

Start with a free accessibility scan and see exactly where your finance site stands with EN 301 549 requirements.