> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.headlesslaw.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.headlesslaw.com/psd2/articles/16.md).

# Article 16 — Maintenance of authorisation

*In force · Consolidated version of 17 January 2025 · Checked against EUR-Lex on 8 Oct 2026 ·* [*Official source*](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02015L2366-20250117)

Where any change affects the accuracy of information and evidence provided in accordance with [Article 5](/psd2/articles/5.md), the payment institution shall, without undue delay, inform the competent authorities of its home Member State accordingly.

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[Title II — Payment service providers](/psd2/titles/ii.md) · [← Article 15](/psd2/articles/15.md) · [Article 17 →](/psd2/articles/17.md)
