FastTrack licences 

To obtain a payments licence from the FCA can be a daunting prospect. 
Once you have determined the most applicable licence for your needs, to apply for your own licence you will need some or all of the following. 
  • Certificate of incorporation 
  • Articles of Association 
  • ID and evidence of suitability of directors and shareholders  
  • Business Plan 
  • Detailed organisational chart 
  • Evidence of initial share capital 
  • 3 year financial forecast 
  • Description of precise payment services activities the applicant firm intends to provide 
  • Funds flow diagram 
  • Safeguarding or ring-fenced bank account 
  • Governance arrangements and internal control mechanisms  
  • Procedure to monitor, handle and follow up on a security incidents   
  • Complaints procedure and policy 
  • Business continuity arrangements 
  • Documented procedure to collect statistical data on performance, transactions and fraud 
  • Security policy document 
  • Internal control mechanisms to comply with  money laundering and terrorist financing laws 
  • Identity of statutory auditors and audit firms 
  • Professional indemnity insurance or comparable guarantee 
  • Process to monitor, track and restrict access to sensitive payment data 

The application and requirements can seem insurmountable, especially for a new company that has yet to develop a significant number of policy documents. Don’t worry, we can assist you every step of the way so you are fully compliant in record time at minimal cost. We have hundreds of successful applications under our belt. 

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AuthoriPay Ltd,

Milton Hall, Ely Road,

Cambridge, CB24 6WZ