ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Payment Services Directive

Okay kiddo, have you ever gone to the store with your mommy or daddy and they paid for something using a card instead of cash? Well, sometimes people use different types of cards to pay for things like their groceries, clothes, and toys.

Now, the Payment Services Directive (PSD) is like a set of rules that grown-ups made up to make sure that these card payments are safe and fair for everyone. It’s like a set of instructions for banks, shops, and other companies that let you use cards to pay for things.

One of the rules is that these companies can’t charge you extra money just for using a card to pay. Another rule is that they have to protect your card details so nobody can steal your money or information. This is like a special lock to protect your money.

The PSD also says that companies have to make it easier for you to use your card to pay online or in a different country. This means you can buy things from other countries and not worry about your card not working or getting charged extra fees.

Basically, the Payment Services Directive is like a grown-up rule book that makes sure everyone who uses a card to pay for things is treated fairly and safely.