Summary
When uploading the Participation Agreement (PA) to the OBP Portal, the document must be submitted exactly as provided by EMVO, without any changes, amendments, or deletions.
Official Guideline Reference
According to Page 39 of the OBP On-Boarding Guideline:
“No amendments, modifications or other changes of the PA are allowed and, in case performed, the Agreement will be immediately rejected; the Agreement needs to be uploaded on the Portal duly signed but ‘as is’.”
What This Means in Practice
The PA must be uploaded exactly as received from EMVO.
Do not alter any text, numbering, or sections — including appendices.
Any modified or edited version will be automatically rejected by EMVO.
Appendix 4 – When It Does Not Apply
If your organisation is not affected by Appendix 4, you must still keep it included in the PA file.
It does not need to be completed or signed.
The appendix must simply remain part of the document when uploading to the Portal.
Example
✅ Correct:
Upload the full PA (including Appendix 4, even if blank or not applicable) signed on the last signature page.
❌ Incorrect:
Removing Appendix 4, deleting pages, or editing content before uploading.
Key Takeaway
Always upload the unaltered, complete PA document — signed by the authorised representative(s) — exactly as provided by EMVO.