Authorised payment institutions (PIs) can apply to provide payment services in European Economic Area member states.
Authorised payment institutions (PIs) can provide payment services in other European Economic Area (EEA) member states through a cross-border passport arrangement (known as passporting).
You can apply to:
- establish a physical presence in the state (for example, if your firm wanted to open a permanent office in that state)
- provide cross-border services (for example, if you wanted to provide payment services without establishing a permanent presence in that country)
More information
See more information on:
- applying for passporting, and
- Chapter 5 of ‘The FCA’s role under the Payments Services Regulations 2009: Our approach’