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Guavapay

Can Guavapay evolve from a UK-regulated EMI offering multi-currency accounts into a full-stack financial OS for global SMEs, combining payments, acquiring, payroll, and embedded lending?

Founded2019
HQLondon, UK (Monument Place, 24 Monument Street, London, EC3R 8AJ)
IndustryFintech / SMB banking
The story

Founded in 2019 as a Small Electronic Money Institution in London, Guavapay initially focused on consumer multi-currency accounts and global payments under the MyGuava brand. The company expanded into B2B with MyGuava Business, offering corporate accounts, acquiring services, and global payroll solutions. In 2025, it deepened its embedded finance offering by partnering with YouLend to provide SME financing, signalling a push to become a broader financial services platform for businesses rather than a pure payments provider.

Last 12 months
2025-06
Product timeline
2019
Guavapay founded in London as a global fintech offering multi-currency accounts and payment services for individuals and businesses.· banking
2021
Began working with Sumsub for KYC/identity verification to automate onboarding.· banking
2023
Partnered with Yapily to offer open banking-powered top-up experience for MyGuava app users.· banking
2025
MyGuava Business partnered with YouLend to offer embedded working capital financing for UK SMEs.· lending
Regulated entities
Small Electronic Money Institution (SEMI)
UK (FCA)
Guavapay Limited
Registered Money Services Business (MSB)
US
Guavapay Limited
The stack
Payments / PSP
Guavapay Acquiring (self-operated)
Banking / BaaS
Guavapay Limited (in-house)
Card issuing
Guavapay Limited (in-house)
Lending
Working capital financing for UK SMEs (via YouLend)
Open banking
Yapily
FX & payouts
Guavapay (in-house)
Accounting gap: significant