Paytently Secures Payment Institution (PI) Licence from theMalta Financial Services Authority

Paytently, the specialist payments orchestration platform for regulated and specialised sectors, has been granted a Payment Institution (PI) licence by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This achievement marks a major step in Paytently’s mission to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable payment solutions across Europe and beyond. 

The licence authorises Paytently to provide regulated payment services throughout the EU, further strengthening its position as a trusted payments partner for businesses operating in complex, highly regulated industries. With this approval, Paytently expands its capabilities to deliver end-to-end, fully compliant payment solutions under MFSA supervision. 

“This is a defining moment for Paytently,” said Samuel Barrett, Co-Founder and CEO of Paytently. “Receiving our PI licence from the MFSA enables us to build deeper regulatory trust, expand our service offerings, and deliver more innovative solutions to our clients. As the regulatory landscape evolves, we’re proud to be setting the standard for transparency, compliance, and reliability in payment orchestration.” 

Last month, Hon. Silvio Schembri, Malta’s Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, visited Paytently’s headquarters to congratulate the team and officially mark the next phase of the company’s growth. Minister Schembri commended Paytently for its contribution to Malta’s fintech ecosystem, noting that companies like Paytently continue to strengthen Malta’s reputation as a hub for financial innovation and talent. 

This milestone follows the launch of Paytently Open Banking powered by Mastercard, an account-to-account payment solution that enables customers to pay directly from their bank accounts with instant confirmation and faster settlement. Together, these advancements underscore Paytently’s commitment to driving innovation through both technology and regulation. 

By securing its PI licence in Malta, Paytently joins a growing community of fintech innovators regulated by the MFSA and plans to further invest in local talent and infrastructure to support its expanding European client base.