Paysera launches in Georgia after securing banking licence

  • Lithuanian fintech company Paysera has launched operations in Georgia.
  • Paysera Bank’s first branch is in Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • The company obtained a digital banking license on 17 November, making it the first digital bank in Georgia.
  • Local entrepreneurs own 100% of the bank’s shares, with Dimitry Kumsishvily as the main shareholder and director.
  • Paysera Bank collaborates with the National Bank of Georgia, integrating Georgian clients into the SEPA system for Euro transactions.
  • Paysera’s key advantage is instant SEPA transfers, particularly beneficial for Georgia, a non-SEPA member.
  • Central Bank of Georgia augmented Paysera Georgia’s bank license, allowing it to provide loans in the future.
  • This transformative shift enables Georgians to conduct European transactions swiftly and seamlessly.
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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