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# Article 14 — Information accompanying transfers of crypto-assets

*In force · Regulation (EU) 2023/1113, OJ L 150, 9.6.2023 · Checked against EUR-Lex on 19 Oct 2026 ·* [*Official source*](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1113/oj/eng)

1. The [crypto-asset service provider](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/crypto-asset-service-provider) of the [originator](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/originator) shall ensure that transfers of crypto-assets are accompanied by the following information on the originator:

   **(a)** the name of the [originator](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/originator);

   **(b)** the originator’s [distributed ledger address](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/distributed-ledger-address), in cases where a [transfer of crypto-assets](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/transfer-of-crypto-assets) is registered on a network using [DLT](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/distributed-ledger-technology) or similar technology, and the [crypto-asset account](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/crypto-asset-account) number of the originator, where such an account exists and is used to process the transaction;

   **(c)** the originator’s [crypto-asset account](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/crypto-asset-account) number, in cases where a [transfer of crypto-assets](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/transfer-of-crypto-assets) is not registered on a network using [DLT](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/distributed-ledger-technology) or similar technology;

   **(d)** the originator’s address, including the name of the country, official personal document number and customer identification number, or, alternatively, the originator’s date and place of birth; and

   **(e)** subject to the existence of the necessary field in the relevant message format, and where provided by the originator to its [crypto-asset service provider](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/crypto-asset-service-provider), the current [LEI](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/legal-entity-identifier) or, in its absence, any other available equivalent official identifier of the originator.
2. The [crypto-asset service provider](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/crypto-asset-service-provider) of the originator shall ensure that transfers of crypto-assets are accompanied by the following information on the [beneficiary](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/beneficiary):

   **(a)** the name of the [beneficiary](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/beneficiary);

   **(b)** the beneficiary’s [distributed ledger address](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/distributed-ledger-address), in cases where a transfer of crypto-assets is registered on a network using DLT or similar technology, and the beneficiary’s [crypto-asset account](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/crypto-asset-account) number, where such an account exists and is used to process the transaction;

   **(c)** the beneficiary’s crypto-asset account number, in cases where a transfer of crypto-assets is not registered on a network using DLT or similar technology; and

   **(d)** subject to the existence of the necessary field in the relevant message format, and where provided by the originator to its crypto-asset service provider, the current [LEI](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/legal-entity-identifier) or, in its absence, any other available equivalent official identifier of the beneficiary.
3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, point (c), and paragraph 2, point (c), in the case of a transfer of crypto-assets not registered on a network using DLT or similar technology and not made to or from a crypto-asset account, the crypto-asset service provider of the originator shall ensure that the transfer of crypto-assets is accompanied by a [unique transaction identifier](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/unique-transaction-identifier).
4. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be submitted in advance of, or simultaneously or concurrently with, the transfer of crypto-assets and in a secure manner and in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

   The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be required to be attached directly to, or be included in, the transfer of crypto-assets.
5. In the case of a transfer of crypto-assets made to a [self-hosted address](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/self-hosted-address), the crypto-asset service provider of the originator shall obtain and hold the information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 and shall ensure that the transfer of crypto-assets can be individually identified.

   Without prejudice to specific risk mitigating measures taken in accordance with Article 19b of Directive (EU) 2015/849, in the case of a transfer of an amount exceeding EUR 1 000 to a [self-hosted address](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/tofr/self-hosted-address), the crypto-asset service provider of the originator shall take adequate measures to assess whether that address is owned or controlled by the originator.
6. Before transferring crypto-assets, the crypto-asset service provider of the originator shall verify the accuracy of the information referred to in paragraph 1 on the basis of documents, data or information obtained from a reliable and independent source.
7. Verification as referred to in paragraph 6 of this Article shall be deemed to have taken place where one of the following applies:

   **(a)** the identity of the originator has been verified in accordance with Article 13 of Directive (EU) 2015/849 and the information obtained pursuant to that verification has been retained in accordance with Article 40 of that Directive;

   **(b)** Article 14(5) of Directive (EU) 2015/849 applies to the originator.
8. The crypto-asset service provider of the originator shall not allow for the initiation, or execute any transfer, of crypto-assets before ensuring full compliance with this Article.

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[Chapter III — Obligations on crypto-asset service providers](/tofr/chapters/iii.md) › Section 1 — Obligations on the crypto-asset service provider of the originator · [← Article 13](/tofr/articles/13.md) · [Article 15 →](/tofr/articles/15.md)