Costs, licensing, consumer protection Privacy, self-custody, censorship resistance

Payset

Payset

3.9/5 1.7/5 · Data verified on

An FCA-regulated EMI supporting 34 currencies, accepting crypto-related businesses and offering a dedicated account manager. Multi-currency Mastercard cards are only expected in 2026, and high-risk pricing is not public but set on a case-by-case basis.

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Transparency: Low
46/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Low
46/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Account fee Free
IBAN dedicato · GB, EU, US
Multi-currency Yes · 34 currencies
Outbound transfers to third-party IBANs Yes
Utility direct billing No
SEPA direct debit (SDD) No
On-chain crypto withdrawal No
SEPA transfer €2
Interest on balance 0%
ATM withdrawal not declared
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries EEA, UK, APAC, LATAM, MENA · 180+ countries
Regulator FCA
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2B
MiCA / License status EMI FCA (UK)

Plans & pricing

Strengths

  • FCA regulated; 34 currencies; accepts crypto-related businesses; dedicated account manager.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • Multi-currency cards coming (2026); high-risk pricing not public.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (FCA (UK)): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.

Verdict

B D ★ 3.9/5 ★ 1.7/5

An FCA-regulated EMI, Payset supports 34 currencies and pairs them with a dedicated account manager, a solid base for the business segment. The rating stays mid-tier because multi-currency Mastercard cards arrive only in 2026 and, above all, high-risk pricing is not public but set case by case, reducing cost transparency.

Its crypto-native angle is concrete: Payset accepts crypto-related businesses, a rare opening among FCA-regulated EMIs. It stays custodial with full KYC, though, useful as a fiat bridge for crypto activity rather than a tool for self-custody or fund privacy.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 1.3
Fund control 20% 0.8
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 5.0

Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.

"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.

FAQ

Is Payset a real bank?

Payset operates under a EMI licence (GB). It is regulated by FCA. Fund protection: Safeguarding — no deposit guarantee.

Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs with Payset?

The ability to send transfers to third-party IBANs is not documented; check the official website.

Does Payset support direct debits and utility billing?

SEPA direct debit (SDD): not documented. Utility-bill domiciliation: not documented.

Which fiat currencies does Payset support?

The number of supported fiat currencies is not documented. Multi-currency accounts: not documented.

Can I withdraw crypto on-chain from Payset?

On-chain crypto withdrawal is not documented; check the official website.

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✓ Terms unchanged since Jul 13, 2026

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