Vitesse
Vitesse is a UK (outside the EU/EEA) fintech-infrastructure provider (Cross-border payments / FX, Treasury & cash management). Verified at source - licence, regulator and registry reference. Active
Who it's for
Vitesse is built for businesses moving money across currencies and borders - collections, FX and payouts. It operates under a payment institution licence.
Sovereignty profile
- Data residency (EEA): Partial - partly in the EEA - check the rail
- Company origin: UK (UK)
What Vitesse does
Verified licence profile
Vitesse (London, UK) - treasury and payment infrastructure for the insurance industry: claim-fund management and instant claim payouts over a global network spanning 200+ countries and currencies (USD 10bn+ processed); USD 93m Series C led by KKR (May 2024). FCA-regulated; EEA rail via Vitesse PSP B.V. (Netherlands PI).
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Official register entries
- Payment institution (PI) - The Netherlands Bank · Ref R140513 · Active (EBA PSD2 register, as of 2026-07-18)
Register-sourced. See the full European Fintech Index. Registers have no legal significance - always confirm current status with the home regulator.
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FAQ
Is Vitesse European / EEA-based?
Partly. Vitesse is UK origin (UK); part of its rail or data sits outside the EEA - check the licence profile.
What does Vitesse do?
Vitesse covers: Cross-border payments / FX, Treasury & cash management. Verified at source by Fintechnologica.