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Finansinspektionen-authorised CASP regime with a very thin approvals count β€” 1 CASP confirmed as of the latest tracker read

Last verified 2026-07-02 Next review 2026-07-16

Data verified: oldest cell 1 day ago (verified 2026-07-02). Individual cells show their own verification date below.

Licence type

Tillstand att ge ut elektroniska pengar (e-money institution licence) under lagen (2011:755) om elektroniska pengar, transposing EMD2; a lighter-touch registration tier ('registrerad utgivare av elektroniska pengar' for small-scale issuers below EMD2 thresholds) also exists

Verified 2026-07-02 Source: Finansinspektionen: https://www.fi.se/en/payments/apply-for-authorisation/electronic-money/

Regulator

Finansinspektionen (FI, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority)

Verified 2026-07-02 Source: Finansinspektionen: https://www.fi.se/en/payments/apply-for-authorisation/electronic-money/

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Recent changes

PSD3 and the PSR will merge the payment institution and EMI regimes into one licence that can issue e-money. Final texts published 23 April 2026, applicability targeted around 2028; existing EMIs are grandfathered but must update their file.

Verified 2026-07-02 Source: EU

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