Verified provider profile

Moorwand

Moorwand is a UK (outside the EU/EEA) fintech-infrastructure provider (BIN sponsor, Issuer processing, Card issuing software). Verified at source - licence, regulator and registry reference. Active

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Who it's for

Moorwand is built for teams launching card programmes without their own Visa/Mastercard scheme membership. It holds its own e-money licence, so programmes can run under its umbrella with safeguarded client funds.

Sovereignty profile

Data residency (EEA): No - outside the EEA
Company origin: UK (UK)
Card scheme: US scheme - Mastercard / UnionPay / Discover (the elephant in the room)
Card issuing reach (BIN): EEA; UK - Via partner

What Moorwand does

Capabilities & rails

Card products: Prepaid; Debit
Settlement currencies: EUR; GBP; USD

Verified licence profile

Moorwand (London, UK) - BIN sponsorship and issuing (Mastercard, Discover, UnionPay). FCA EMI (FRN 900709). UK-only licence post-Brexit; EEA reach via partner Harmoniie SAS (ACPR EMI, France).

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Official register entries

E-money institution (EMI) - Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) · Ref 900709 · Active (FCA Financial Services Register, as of 2026-07-18)

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FAQ

Is Moorwand European / EEA-based?

Moorwand is UK origin (UK) and is not fully EEA-based; shown as a contrast/comparison.

What does Moorwand do?

Moorwand covers: BIN sponsor, Issuer processing, Card issuing software. Verified at source by Fintechnologica.

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