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Globus Payments

Can a dual-licensed (FCA + DFSA) API-first B2B payments platform become the infrastructure layer of choice for enterprise cross-border money movement and global payroll?

HQUnited Kingdom (FCA Licensed) / UAE (DFSA Licensed)
IndustryFintech / Cross-border payments
The story

Globus Payments operates as an FCA-licensed (UK) and DFSA-licensed (UAE) B2B payments infrastructure company focused on cross-border transfers, mass payments, and global payroll automation. The platform is API-first and targets enterprises and SMBs needing fast, compliant international money movement. The company positions itself as a one-stop payment infrastructure layer, differentiating on instant settlement, IBAN account issuance, and regulatory coverage across two major financial hubs.

Last 12 months
Regulated entities
EMI / Payment Institution
UK FCA
Globus Payments
Payment Institution
UAE DFSA
Globus Payments
The stack
Payments / PSP
Globus Payments (self-operated)
FX & payouts
Globus Payments (self-operated)
Accounting gap: none