Paying Institution Licences (SPI)

Obtaining Licences for Payment Institutions (SPI)

Obtain your Payment Institution (SPI) licence with comprehensive strategic support. From regulatory structuring to final approval, we manage the entire process in the most relevant jurisdictions in Europe.
+5.000
SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
+80
ACTIVE JURISDICTIONS
+30 Years
EXPERIENCE IN THE SECTOR
>50
BANKS AND PARTNERS
FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE

Deploy your own Payment Infrastructure Global

Payment institution regulations are constantly evolving and operating without the right structure represents a critical risk to your capital. At Paynfinity, we don't just process registrations; we set up solid legal and operational foundations designed to meet today's requirements and protect your assets for the long term.

We analyse the nature of your project and the actual transactional flow to implement the exact SPI licence your business needs. We assess your operating model, target jurisdictions and risk profile to structure a defensible application covering capital requirements, corporate governance and AML procedures. No off-the-shelf solutions: we deliver an efficient, secure operation designed to scale internationally and backed by leading financial regulators.

TRANSACTIONAL CAPACITY

SPI solutions for Any Vertical

Not all payment institutions operate under the same risk; there is a precise legal architecture for their activity. We design the SPI structure that correspondent banks and international payment networks demand, ensuring that your cash flow is stable, scalable and free of operational bottlenecks.

REGULATORY AGILITY

SPI Approval Guaranteed

Pre-approval phase

Initial thorough analysis to ensure that the technical dossier is accepted by the regulator at the first attempt.

100% Remote

Fully digital management. We coordinate the defence of your licence before the financial authority without mandatory travel.

ACTUAL RESULTS

Banking Operations Guarantee

Unlike traditional consultancies, at Paynfinity we secure your payment infrastructure. We don't just deliver a register; we guarantee the bank connection and the activation of safeguard accounts to get you up and running from day one.

OPERATIONAL DELIVERABLES

Payment Infrastructure Ready to Operate

Regulatory Protocols

We developed specific compliance manuals, risk policies and bylaws for the management of third party funds, strictly aligned with the financial regulator.

Official Regulatory Address

We establish the physical operational base required by regulations. We include the economic substance management and local liaison services needed to pass the audits of the supervisory body.

Financial Operator Registration

We obtain the necessary tax identification codes and financial operator registrations (EIN/VAT/LEI) so that your entity can legally settle taxes and process international transfers.

Safeguard Framework

We deliver structured technical documentation for second tier banks. This kit guarantees to pass the most demanding compliance process for the operational activation of your safe custody accounts.

FULL TRANSPARENCY

Key questions about your SPI Licence

We know that obtaining an international financial licence creates uncertainty. Here we answer critical questions about deadlines, requirements and compliance before you start. No small print.

For a licensed Payment Institution, the regulations require an initial paid-up capital of between £20,000 and £125,000, depending on the specific services to be provided (as per PSD2). This capital must be available and justified prior to submission of the application to the regulator.

An IPS cannot take deposits from the public or extend credit. Its function is limited to payment processing and execution. It is a more affordable licence in terms of capital and timing, ideal for remittance operators, payment gateways and transactional processors with no need for lending activity.

Can operate with third party technology solutions (white label), provided it demonstrates operational control, access to audit logs and real-time AML compliance capability. The regulator assesses technical governance, not code ownership.

Yes. An SPI licence issued in any EEA country allows you to operate in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area by passporting. No need for additional licences per jurisdiction, only registration of cross-border activity with each national supervisor.

REGULATORY ECOSYSTEM

Access the Full Regulatory Framework

Your expansion may require multiple licences. From Cryptoassets (VASP) to Payment Institutions (SPI), we centralise your strategy in a single office to ensure operational and legal consistency across your group.