(7)To ensure a level playing field among all payment service providers, and in line with the objectives of Directive (EU) 2015/2366 of enabling the development of user-friendly and innovative services, it is proportionate to establish the same 180-day timeline for both the renewal of strong customer authentication for accessing the account information directly with the account servicing payment service provider and through an account information service provider. Renewing strong customer authentication at the current frequency could cause undesirable friction in the customer journey and prevent account information service providers from offering their services and users from receiving those services.