Important information: Letter regarding VOP - Verification of Payee sent by the CNS is authentic

The CNS recently sent a letter regarding the implementation of the VOP (Verification of Payee) system. This is a mechanism designed to enhance the security of banking transactions by verifying that the name of the beneficiary matches the bank account specified before the payment is executed. This letter is authentic and is not an attempt at fraud.

On the contrary, this process makes it easier to detect errors or attempts at fraud. We encourage you to follow the instructions in the letter. If you have any doubts or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us – we are at your disposal.

Some important details

Appendix to the letter dated 12 May 2025: this document, which must be enclosed with your reply, is for internal use by the CNS only. The QR code it contains will enable us to automatically update your bank details in our systems.
Service providers working within an association with a joint bank account: please send us, for each service provider within the association, the bank details of the association to which the CNS can make payments on your behalf under the PID, third-party payment or any other banking transaction. In this case, the IBAN and the name of the account holder (i.e. the association) may be the same for each service provider.
Service providers whom we have contacted but who are no longer practising as medical practitioners and are no longer registered with the Medical Council: please inform us by post. We will then update our database to avoid sending unnecessary reminders.