https://www.epo.org/en/service-support/availability-online-services/issue-american-express-payments-central-fee-payment
Issue with American Express payments on Central Fee Payment between April 15, 2025 at 19.00 hrs CEST and April 17, 2025, at 10.00 hrs CEST
From April 15, 2025, at 19.00 hrs CEST to April 17, 2025, at 10.00 hrs CEST, we experienced an issue with American Express payments on Central Fee Payment. A fix has been implemented.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
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