Scheme announcements never stop — and missing one can be costly.
Payment schemes publish hundreds of announcements each year, covering everything from mandatory compliance changes to new optional services. For most issuers and acquirers, keeping on top of this flow is a manual, time-consuming task that stretches already lean teams.
The consequences of falling behind are real
Mandatory changes get missed
With announcements spread across multiple scheme portals, critical compliance deadlines slip through the net — resulting in avoidable fines and operational disruption that could have been prevented with better planning.
Optional services quietly inflate your cost base
Schemes routinely introduce new services with clients opted in by default. Without a systematic review process, you may end up paying for things you never knowingly signed up for, month after month.
Too many bulletins, too little clarity
Understanding the true cost impact of a scheme announcement requires connecting it directly to your fee data. Without that link you're only ever seeing half the story.
No joined-up picture across fees and announcements
Unlike some standalone compliance tools, understanding the true cost impact of a scheme announcement requires connecting it directly to your fee data. Without that link, you're only ever seeing half the story.
Scheme Announcement Tracking from SchemeSense
Expert analysis delivered to you every week
Our team of payments specialists monitors, reviews and categorises every relevant scheme announcement on your behalf. SchemeSense reveals to you all announcements relevant to you, saving you the time of deciphering them.
A SaaS platform that replaces the spreadsheet and the inbox
All announcements are stored, indexed and searchable in a single secure platform, eliminating the need to maintain your own archive across multiple scheme portals and internal mailboxes. Filter by scheme, region, category, action flag or date — and see at a glance exactly what's been received, what requires action and what's already been addressed, across every market and line of business you operate in.
Automated flagging of what demands immediate attention
The platform distinguishes between mandatory compliance changes, new optional services and general information bulletins, automatically highlighting those that require action before a deadline. Opt-out instructions are surfaced, giving your team the information needed to act before costs are incurred.
Fully integrated with Scheme Fee Tracking for a complete picture
Where SchemeSense's announcement tracking stands apart from some standalone compliance tools is its direct connection to your scheme fee data. When a new fee is detected on your invoice, it is automatically linked to the relevant scheme announcement — giving you immediate context, a clear audit trail, and the details needed to plan, challenge, opt out or escalate, all in one place.
Stop reacting to scheme announcements. Start staying ahead of them.
When you have the right system in place, scheme announcements stop being a source of anxiety and become a source of competitive advantage. Organisations that track announcements systematically spend less time firefighting, avoid costs their competitors are still paying, and respond to scheme changes faster and with greater confidence.
Eliminate avoidable costs before they appear on an invoice
Proactive monitoring means new optional services are identified and opted out of before they ever hit your billing — turning what was previously an invisible cost into a permanent saving.
Replace compliance risk with compliance confidence
Mandatory deadlines are flagged well in advance, with clear guidance on what action is needed and when, so your team is never caught off guard by a requirement they didn't know was coming.
Free your team to act, not administrate
Instead of hours spent trawling scheme portals and trying to interpret complex bulletins, your people receive a clear, prioritised action list each month — giving back time that can be directed at higher-value work.
Connect announcements directly to your costs
By linking every new fee detected on your invoice to the announcement that introduced it, you always have the context, the evidence and the audit trail needed to challenge charges, brief stakeholders and make informed commercial decisions.
Ready to take control of your scheme fees, announcements & interchange?
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