Profile rates
Data-derived · A is broadestThree named tiers comparing this institution against the rest of the European register.
- Reach
- DomesticTier D
- Scope
- SpecialistTier C
- Tenure
- MatureTier B
No EEA passporting on record.
Authorised for 3 payment-services activities.
Authorised 8 years ago.
About this institution
Verified active. Currencies Direct Limited holds a current Financial Conduct Authority e-money licence, reference 900669, granted in March 2018. The entity is authorised to issue electronic money, distribute and redeem electronic money, and safeguard customer funds. These three activities form the core scope of its regulatory permission as recorded in the FCA register.
The licence does not extend to any EEA host states under the passporting regime. Currencies Direct Limited operates from its United Kingdom base without cross-border authorisation into the European Economic Area.
As at the last register cross-check, the entity's authorisation continues in active status. The FCA Financial Services Register confirms licence reference 900669 and operational standing.
Authorised activities (PSD2 / EMD2)
Payment-services activities Currencies Direct Limited is permitted to carry out under its licence, as recorded in the register.
- Issuance of electronic moneyEMI_ISSUANCE
- Distribution and redemption of electronic moneyEMI_DISTRIBUTION
- Safeguarding of customer fundsSAFEGUARDING
Frequently asked questions
- Is Currencies Direct Limited a licensed e-money institution?
- Yes. Currencies Direct Limited holds EMI authorisation from Financial Conduct Authority in United Kingdom, licence reference 900669. Its authorisation is currently active and is cross-checked against the FCA Financial Services Register.
- Who regulates Currencies Direct Limited?
- Currencies Direct Limited 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 Currencies Direct Limited's licence or FRN number?
- Currencies Direct Limited's licence reference number is 900669. 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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