The Dutch State Treasury Agency (DSTA) acts as the central purchaser of payment transactions (and related services) of the Dutch government and therefore acts as a central point of contact for banks. In this context, the DSTA acts as principal in tendering procedures for central government payments.
The table below shows how the payment services of the Dutch government have been divided into different lots, listing the financial institutions that have been awarded the relevant lots:
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Lot
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Description lot
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Current supplying financial institution
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Termination of the contract
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A
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The payment transactions of the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration
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ING
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The current contract expires in May 2026. From May 2026, there will be two new contracts. The Tax and Customs Administration and the Benefits Service will gradually switch to Rabobank from May 1, 2026. Customs will remain with ING.
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B
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The incoming and outgoing cash, SEPA and worldwide payment transactions for all institutions of the Dutch central government with the exception of lots A and C and credit cards
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ING
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The contract will be extended till the 31 October 2029.
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C
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The foreign payments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense
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ING
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Contract runs until 2027, and with a possible extension to 2031.
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Credit cards of the Dutch central government
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ICS Card Services
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1 September 2026, with variable extension possible until 1 September 2028.
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International payment service providers
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CM Payments
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1 October 2026, with variable extension possible until 2029.
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Cash and transport of cash
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Travelex
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October 31, 2025, a tender for a new contract is currently running.
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