Licensing journey

Application Process

Obtaining a Payment Services Provider (PSP) license generally involves a structured review process to ensure applicants meet operational, governance, and financial expectations.

Step 1 — Initial Preparation

Applicants begin by preparing the core structure of the payment business including the operational model, governance structure, ownership information, and compliance policies.

Step 2 — Documentation Preparation

Key documentation may include business plans, risk management frameworks, compliance policies, safeguarding procedures, and operational descriptions.

Step 3 — Application Submission

Once documentation is prepared, the application is formally submitted through the appropriate submission channel coordinated with the licensing framework.

Step 4 — Review and Clarifications

During the review stage, additional clarifications or documentation may be requested to better understand the operational model and governance structure of the applicant.

Step 5 — Licensing Decision

Following successful review and assessment, the licensing authority may issue authorization for the approved scope of payment services operations.