Legal Entity Identifier

Defined in Article 2, Guideline (EU) 2020/497 of the ECB

Definitions over time (1)

1. 20/03/2020 – today applies on 11/11/2026 Article 2, Guideline (EU) 2020/497 of the ECB Scope: Whole act Also: LEI

   For the purposes of this Guideline, the following definitions apply:

   ‘Legal Entity Identifier’ or ‘LEI’ means an alphanumeric reference code in line with the ISO 17442 standard (^{8}).

Used in (5 places in 3 provisions on 11/11/2026)

Guideline (EU) 2020/497 of the ECB (5 in 3)

Article 2² · Annex I² · Annex II