About the Prepaid Association of Germany

From the establishment of the PVD to active collaboration. The PVD commits himself to promote the prepaid industry and to represent their interests.

History

The Prepaid Association of Germany, which was established on 15 June, 2011 in Frankfurt am Main by eight companies and was initially known as the Prepaid Forum Germany (PFD), was registered as an association in July 2012 at the Register of Associations in Frankfurt am Main. In October 2013, the association was subsequently renamed to reflect its repositioning as a body representing the active prepaid industry and became the Prepaid Association of Germany (PVD).
Since then, many renowned companies have joined the PVD. Currently, more than 20 companies are members of the PVD. With the Prepaid Congress held since autumn 2014, the PVD offers its members, interested parties and the public an excellent annual opportunity to exchange information about the prepaid industry and important current topics. Since mid-2018, the association is based where decisions are made: in Berlin. From here, the association acts tirelessly in the interests of its members and the prepaid industry.

PVD Statute
Download the association statute (status April 2018, German version)

Active involvement

The Prepaid Association of Germany (PVD) is included in the public list of registered associations maintained by the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) as well as being registered under code number 4311 5161 3776 – 29 in the Transparency Register of the European Commission.

„As an association, we want to promote the prepaid industry in Germany, generate growth, exploit potential and devise joint solutions with our members.“ – Jonny Natelberg

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PVD Activities

Membership Meetings

Members meet on 2 to 3 occasions each year and are also kept regularly informed on the latest goings-on in the prepaid market field.

Working Groups

The nuts and bolts of the association’s work takes place in the form of so-called working groups (WG). Most members actively work in one or more working groups and each group meets regularly for workshops, whereupon the results of the collaboration are notified to members by e-mail, publicised during members’ meetings and/or presented for approval as applicable. Coordinators of each respective WG are represented at board of management level as advisory members.

Round-Table Discussions

We arrange regular round-table discussions with BaFin and the Federal Ministry of Finance as supervisory authorities, which are opportunities to discuss regulatory topics.

Press Relations

The PVD conducts active press and public relations work.

Mailings

The PVD members are informed regularly about current issues of the prepaid market.

Exchange of Information

The PVD maintains a lively dialogue and a close cooperation with other organizations such as the Trade Association Germany (HDE).

Representation

The PVD introduces itself at congresses and trade fairs of the prepaid industry.

Event

The PVD is the organizer of the annual Prepaid Congress in Berlin.

Organisation Chart

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