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Pliant Wins FCA EMI Licence to Serve UK B2B Payments Market Directly
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Pliant, a Berlin-based B2B payments platform, has been authorised by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority as an Electronic Money Institution, enabling its UK entity to issue payment products and serve customers directly. This UK licence eliminates reliance on non-UK entities for market access, allowing Pliant greater operational independence and commercial flexibility within the UK payments sector.
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Your UK payments business just crossed a key compliance bar that stops clients demanding local licences from blocking deals. Prepare for faster onboarding and new direct client relationships to accelerate your UK expansion.
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