Is Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A. a licensed e-money institution?

Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.'s e-money authorisation is no longer active. It previously held EMI authorisation from Financial Conduct Authority in United Kingdom (licence 900946). Always confirm current status on the FCA Financial Services Register.

Who regulates Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.?

Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A. is authorised and supervised by Financial Conduct Authority in United Kingdom. Its e-money licence and current status are listed on the FCA Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk.

What is Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.'s licence or FRN number?

Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.'s licence reference number is 900946. Enter it on the FCA Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk to confirm the institution's identity and that its authorisation is in force.

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Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.

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Regulator

Financial Conduct Authority

Licence number

900946

Authorised since

Not on record

EEA passports

Profile rates

Data-derived · A is broadest

Three named tiers comparing this institution against the rest of the European register.

Reach: DomesticTier D
Scope: SpecialistTier C

About this institution

Verified against the FCA Financial Services Register. Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A. held an electronic money institution licence under reference 900946. The entity's authorisation scope encompassed three core activities: distribution and redemption of electronic money, issuance of electronic money, and safeguarding of customer funds. The licence was issued by the Financial Conduct Authority.

No EEA passporting arrangements are recorded in the register for this entity. The authorisation did not extend to host states beyond the United Kingdom.

Data note: the register does not record a licence-granted date. The operational status as at the last cross-check is defunct. The entity's authorisation continues to be listed under FCA reference 900946, with status recorded as inactive.

Authorised activities (PSD2 / EMD2)

Payment-services activities Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A. is permitted to carry out under its licence, as recorded in the register.

Distribution and redemption of electronic moneyEMI_DISTRIBUTION
Issuance of electronic moneyEMI_ISSUANCE
Safeguarding of customer fundsSAFEGUARDING

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A. a licensed e-money institution?: Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.'s e-money authorisation is no longer active. It previously held EMI authorisation from Financial Conduct Authority in United Kingdom (licence 900946). Always confirm current status on the FCA Financial Services Register.
Who regulates Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.?: Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A. is authorised and supervised by Financial Conduct Authority in United Kingdom. Its e-money licence and current status are listed on the FCA Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk.
What is Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.'s licence or FRN number?: Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.'s licence reference number is 900946. Enter it on the FCA Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk to confirm the institution's identity and that its authorisation is in force.

Sourced from the FCA Financial Services Register and the EBA EUCLID register; cross-checked daily.

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