By way of derogation from Article 28(3), central banks of Member States with a derogation shall not pay up their subscribed capital unless the General Council, acting by a majority representing at least two thirds of the subscribed capital of the European Central Bank and at least half of the shareholders, decides that a minimal percentage has to be paid up as a contribution to the operational costs of the European Central Bank.
De mhaolú ar Airteagal 28(3), ní íocfaidh bainc cheannais na mBallstát go maolú a gcaipiteal suibscríofa mura gcinnfidh an Chomhairle Ghinearálta, ag gníomhú di trí thromlach cáilithe atá in ionannas le dhá thrian ar a laghad de chaipiteal suibscríofa an Bhainc Cheannais Eorpaigh agus leath na scairshealbhóirí ar a laghad, go gcaithfear céatadán íosta a íoc mar ranníocaíocht le haghaidh chostais oibríochtúla an Bhainc Cheannais Eorpaigh.