Licensing in Other Countries
Payment and money service licensing outside the US, UK and EU: Canada, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, offshore centres
Canada MSB Registration (FINTRAC)India Payment Licensing (RBI)Licensing Comparison by CountryOffshore Licensing JurisdictionsPakistan Licensing (SBP)Singapore Payment Services Act (MAS)UAE Licensing (CBUAE
What criteria distinguishes an MSB from an FMSB?Feb 22, 2023Canada MSB Registration (FINTRAC)If TransferWise/Wise can send money to Indonesia but can’t send money from Indonesia, why is that—doesn’t sending money there imply they already have local banking rails?Nov 5, 2018Licensing Comparison by CountryCould a digital-currency business succeed in Pakistan?May 5, 2016Pakistan Licensing (SBP)How would I go about establishing a new offshore bank?Jan 1, 2016Offshore Licensing JurisdictionsHow can I obtain a banking license in Pakistan?Sep 6, 2015Pakistan Licensing (SBP)How can I start and operate an acquiring bank?Jul 5, 2015UAE Licensing (CBUAEWhy is PayPal classified as a stored-value facility in Singapore if it doesn’t require approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore?Nov 4, 2014Singapore Payment Services Act (MAS)Has anyone tried launching prepaid shopping cards in Pakistan that work across multiple online stores?Oct 9, 2014Pakistan Licensing (SBP)Why is PayPal not available in Pakistan?Apr 6, 2014Pakistan Licensing (SBP)Which country makes it easiest for a foreigner to establish a bank?Sep 11, 2013Licensing Comparison by CountryWhat would be required to become a Payment Service Provider for the full Middle East and North Africa region?Jun 6, 2013Licensing Comparison by CountryWhy does PayPal struggle with Indian regulations while 2Checkout does not?Apr 7, 2013India Payment Licensing (RBI)Why does PayPal face legal and regulatory hurdles in India compared to 2Checkout?Apr 7, 2013India Payment Licensing (RBI)What’s required to run an SMS subscription service in Pakistan?Mar 10, 2013Pakistan Licensing (SBP)Why does India’s RBI strictly regulate incoming overseas payments?Mar 9, 2013India Payment Licensing (RBI)What is Paymate and how does its money transfer service work?Feb 2, 2013Licensing Comparison by CountryWhat’s required to operate an SMS subscription service in Pakistan?Dec 7, 2011Licensing Comparison by CountryCan Chinese Square-like card readers be used in India and what approvals are required?Nov 10, 2011India Payment Licensing (RBI)Why has PayPal not launched services in Bangladesh?Aug 9, 2011Licensing Comparison by Country