LICENCE TYPE

Payment Institution licences for sale

A Payment Institution licence authorises payment accounts, execution of payment transactions, money remittance and, with the right permissions, acquiring. Buying an authorised PI removes the application queue: permissions, governance documents and banking relationships transfer with the company, subject to the regulator approving the change of control.

Regulatory status does not guarantee that an acquisition or change of control will be approved by the relevant authority. Buyers are responsible for obtaining all required regulatory approvals and conducting independent due diligence.

Important information

Regulatory information on this page is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal, regulatory, tax or investment advice. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and may change; always confirm the current position with the relevant regulator and qualified professional advisers. 7Baas brokers acquisitions of companies holding registrations or regulatory permissions; regulatory licences are not represented as independently transferable assets unless applicable law expressly permits it.

Last regulatory review: April 2026.

FAQ

What is the difference between a PI and an EMI?

An EMI may issue electronic money and hold client balances as e-money; a PI executes payment transactions without issuing e-money. EMIs carry higher capital requirements and are usually priced accordingly.

Can a PI licence be passported across the EU?

An EU-authorised PI can passport into other EEA states. A UK PI lost passporting after Brexit and operates under the FCA only.

Admin-reviewed means the listing passed our verification checks before publication; it is not an endorsement or guarantee. Buyers are responsible for independent legal, financial and regulatory due diligence.