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GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited

Ireland
5.0(2 notes)ActiveEMI
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Regulator

Central Bank of Ireland

Licence number

C189313

Authorised since

21 Oct 2019

EEA passports

1

Profile rates

Data-derived · A is broadest

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

Reach
RegionalTier C

Passports into 1 EEA jurisdiction.

Scope
SpecialistTier C

Authorised for 4 payment-services activities.

Tenure
MatureTier B

Authorised 6 years ago.

About this institution

Verified active. GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited holds a current licence issued by the Central Bank of Ireland under reference C189313. The entity is authorised to execute payment transactions on a payment account, issue electronic money, issue payment instruments and acquire payment transactions, and safeguard customer funds. This scope reflects the full range of e-money and payment services within the Irish regulatory framework.

The licence extends to one EEA host state beyond Ireland: the Netherlands. Passporting rights permit the entity to operate in this jurisdiction under the home-country authorisation model established by EU e-money directive provisions.

As recorded in the Central Bank of Ireland register, the licence was granted on 21 October 2019 and remains operationally active as of the last cross-check. The entity's authorisation continues under reference C189313.

EEA passporting

1 jurisdiction

Under the EU passporting regime, GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited can provide services across the following EEA jurisdiction, in addition to its home authorisation in Ireland.

  • NetherlandsNetherlands4

Authorised activities (PSD2 / EMD2)

Payment-services activities GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited is permitted to carry out under its licence, as recorded in the register.

  • Issuance of electronic moneyEMI_ISSUANCE
  • Issuing payment instruments and acquiring payment transactionsPSD2_5
  • Safeguarding of customer fundsSAFEGUARDING
  • Execution of payment transactions on a payment accountPSD2_3

Frequently asked questions

Is GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited a licensed e-money institution?
Yes. GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited holds EMI authorisation from Central Bank of Ireland in Ireland, licence reference C189313. Its authorisation is currently active and is cross-checked against the EBA EUCLID register.
Who regulates GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited?
GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited is authorised and supervised by Central Bank of Ireland in Ireland. Its e-money licence and current status are listed on the EBA EUCLID register at euclid.eba.europa.eu.
What is GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited's licence or FRN number?
GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited's licence reference number is C189313. Enter it on the EBA EUCLID register at euclid.eba.europa.eu to confirm the institution's identity and that its authorisation is in force.
Is GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited authorised in other EEA countries?
Yes. GVS Prepaid (Europe) Limited is passported to 1 EEA jurisdiction, meaning it can provide e-money and payment services across those countries on its home authorisation.

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Registered office

Street
Unit 2, Swords Business Park
City
Swords, K67 H773

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