PayBy: First to receive both the SVF and RPS licences from the UAE Central Bank

PayBy: First to receive both the SVF and RPS licences from the UAE Central Bank

  • PayBy, a leading fintech innovator recently acquired by Astra Tech in August 2022
  • It has been licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE to conduct Stored Value Facility (SVF) and Retail Payment Services (RPS) operations
  • The license represents one of the country’s highest levels of financial services approvals
  • Customers and merchants will experience ultra-fast and secure services, such as international money transfers
  • Honored to have secured the license from UAE’s Central Bank which marks a huge milestone achievement for both Astra Tech
  • Always aligned with the UAE’s vision of creating a cashless ecosystem and are thankful to the Central Bank
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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