“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?”
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.
Globus Payments processes payments through Globus Payments (self-operated).
Globus Payments uses Globus Payments (self-operated) for FX and cross-border payouts.
Globus Payments uses Complyadvantage for fraud prevention.
The Embedded Finance Index 2026 maps 3 layers in Globus Payments's stack: Payments / PSP (Globus Payments (self-operated)); FX & payouts (Globus Payments (self-operated)); Fraud (Complyadvantage).
Globus Payments is headquartered in United Kingdom (FCA Licensed) / UAE (DFSA Licensed).
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