Irish Banking Federation

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Banking and Payments Federation Ireland
AbbreviationBPFI
Formation2014 (2014)
Legal statusNot for profit trade association
Location
Region served
Ireland
Chief Executive
Brian Hayes
Websitebpfi.ie

Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) is a trade association for the banking and payments sector in Ireland. It represents domestic and international member institutions operating in the Irish market.[1][2][3]

Alongside its affiliate organisations, the Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland (FPAI)[4][5][6] and the Federation of International Banks in Ireland (FIBI),[7] BPFI represents the interests of banking, payments and fintech in Ireland.[8][9]

BPFI also represents the Irish banking and payments sector at European and international levels through its membership of the European Banking Federation.[10]

History

BPFI was formed in 2014 from the merger of the Irish Payment Services Organisation with the Irish Banking Federation (IBF).[11][12] Its predecessor, the Irish Banking Federation, was founded in 1973 upon Ireland's accession to the European Communities.

Operations

The organisation engages with domestic and European institutions on issues affecting the operating environment for its members, including regulatory and policy matters.[13][14][15][16]

Brian Hayes has been BPFI Chief Executive since 2019 and also serves on the Executive Committee of the European Banking Federation.[17][18][19][20]

References

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  2. "The Yearbook & Directory - Firm - Details". www.financedublin.com. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  3. Gleeson, Colin. "Future housing supply under threat after new builds fall by more than 75%". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  4. "Fintech & Payments Association of Ireland | IFSC". www.ifsc.ie. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  5. "Fintech sector remains resilient despite tariff headwinds". RTE.ie. 2025-04-24.
  6. Gorey, Colm (2015-09-14). "Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland launched to unify growing sector". SiliconRepublic.com. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  7. "Federation of International Banks in Ireland (FIBI) | IFSC". www.ifsc.ie. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  8. Brennan, Joe. "Main Irish banks to launch mobile payments service". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  9. "FinanceDublin.com - FIBI survey: 35% say regulatory burden is biggest challenge over the next five years". www.financedublin.com. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  10. "IRELAND". EBF. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  11. "Irish Banking Federation amalgamates and expands reach to Brussels". The Irish Financial Review. 9 September 2014. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  12. Atkin, Joanne (September 9, 2014). "Merger forms Banking and Payments Federation Ireland". Mortgage Finance Gazette.
  13. Gleeson, Colin. "Banks urge Government to set up household saving accounts to help firms needing capital". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  14. Smyth, Ronan (2026-01-26). "Banks call for more financial integration during Ireland's EU presidency". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  15. O'Brien, Fergal (2025-09-02). "Rebalancing of banking regulation needed, Federation says". RTE.ie.
  16. Stedman, Gill (2025-05-13). "Geopolitics the top concern for international banks here". RTE.ie.
  17. "EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS". EBF. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  18. Short, Eva (2018-11-06). "Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes named Banking and Payments Federation Ireland CEO". SiliconRepublic.com. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  19. "Business Focus | Interview with Brian Hayes, CEO of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI)". Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  20. "Industry boss Brian Hayes ready for action as huge year looms for bank regulation". Retrieved 2026-04-08.