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Bank of Latvia issues Velvian SIA a license for payment institution activity

The Supervisory Committee of Latvijas Banka issued Velvian SIA a license for payment institution activity on September 16. This license authorizes Velvian SIA to provide payment acceptance services, including card payment acceptance, to merchants, platforms, and other business clients. This is the seventh such license issued by Latvijas Banka this year, increasing the total number of licensed payment institutions in Latvia to 11. Latvijas Banka also encourages companies seeking licenses to utilize its licensing guides and pre-licensing consultations.

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17.09.2026.

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The Supervisory Committee of Latvijas Banka issued Velvian SIA a license for payment institution activity on September 16. The license allows the company to provide payment acceptance services.

Velvian SIA plans to serve merchants, platforms, and other business clients by providing card payment acceptance.

Latvijas Banka has issued seven licenses for payment institution activity this year, and currently there are a total of 11 licensed payment institutions in Latvia.

Companies wishing to obtain a Latvijas Banka license are invited to use the licensing guides prepared by Latvijas Banka, which contain detailed information on the licensing process and requirements, including what documents need to be prepared and submitted to Latvijas Banka, application review periods, and other information.

To ensure a smooth licensing process, Latvijas Banka invites companies to use pre-licensing consultations. During these consultations, Latvijas Banka experts advise companies on applicable regulations and initially assess the company's compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaboration during the pre-licensing phase helps companies prepare high-quality applications for obtaining a license. Consultations can be applied for on the Latvijas Banka website.

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