TrueLayer
TrueLayer is a UK (outside the EU/EEA) fintech-infrastructure provider (Open banking, Local payment schemes, KYC/KYB). Verified at source - licence, regulator and registry reference. Active
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Who it's for
TrueLayer is built for products using bank-account data or bank-to-bank payments over PSD2 rails. It operates under a payment institution licence.
Sovereignty profile
- Data residency (EEA): No - outside the EEA
- Company origin: UK (UK)
- Ownership / control: no change of control on record
What TrueLayer does
Verified licence profile
TrueLayer (UK) - FCA-authorised AISP + PISP and a UK/EU pay-by-bank leader; acquired Zimpler (Nordic/Swish).
Verified 2026-06-25. How we verify → · Official website: truelayer.com · Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.
Official register entries
- Payment institution (PI) - Central Bank of Ireland · Ref C433487 · Active (EBA PSD2 register, as of 2026-09-18)
- E-money institution (EMI) - Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) · Ref 901096 · Active (FCA Financial Services Register, as of 2026-09-18)
Register-sourced. See the full European Fintech Index. Registers have no legal significance - always confirm current status with the home regulator.
European alternatives to TrueLayer
Bridge EU core PI France · EEA: YesShared: Open banking, Local payment schemes, Open banking: AIS / PIS, Scheme: Ecommerce
Neonomics EU core PI Norway · EEA: YesShared: Open banking, Local payment schemes, Open banking: AIS / PIS, Scheme: Ecommerce
Tink EU core PI Sweden · EEA: YesShared: Open banking, Local payment schemes, Open banking: AIS / PIS, Scheme: Ecommerce
Brite EU core PI Sweden · EEA: YesShared: Local payment schemes, Open banking, Open banking: PIS, Scheme: Ecommerce
Fintecture EU core PI France · EEA: YesShared: Open banking, Local payment schemes, Open banking: PIS, Scheme: Ecommerce
Trustly EU core PI Sweden · EEA: YesShared: Local payment schemes, Open banking, Open banking: PIS, Scheme: Ecommerce
FAQ
Is TrueLayer European / EEA-based?
TrueLayer is UK origin (UK) and is not fully EEA-based; shown as a contrast/comparison.
What does TrueLayer do?
TrueLayer covers: Open banking, Local payment schemes, KYC/KYB. Verified at source by Fintechnologica.
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