Since 2013, we have been helping 100's of clients navigate the regulatory complexities and challenges and support them grow and scale their business.
Our services include authorisation support (licencing), compliance, training and consulting. We help clients across the United Kingdom and Europe.
Why leading firms choose us as their partner.
"We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the invaluable support provided by Buckingham Capital Consulting in obtaining our payment institution licence. Their expertise in licence authorisation and their tailored approach have played a crucial role in our successful licensing process. With their guidance and attention to detail, we were able to meet the rigorous regulatory requirements and obtained our licence to operate as a payment institution.
We confidently recommend Buckingham Capital Consulting to anyone seeking expert guidance and support in the licence authorisation process for payment institutions. Their industry knowledge, experience, and commitment does really help."
Our services
We offer a range of services to help you launch your payment service business
Licence authorisation support
We provide comprehensive support and guidance throughout the payment institution licence authorisation process for both SPIs and APIs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Compliance support
We assist payment institutions in developing and implementing tailored compliance programs that meet the regulatory requirements set forth by the relevant authorities.
Regulatory reporting support
We offer guidance and support to payment institutions in preparing and submitting accurate regulatory reports required by the FCA.
Compliance monitoring and audits
We provide ongoing compliance monitoring and conduct audits for payment institutions to assess their adherence to regulatory requirements and identify areas for improvement.
Training and education
We offer training programs to keep payment institutions updated on the latest regulatory changes, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous professional development.
Payment scheme participation
We provide guidance and support for payment institutions to navigate and participate in various payment schemes, ensuring compliance with scheme rules and requirements.
Why Buckingham Capital Consulting
Whether its compliance, licencing or something else, its about being part of your journey.
Expert Guidance
Buckingham Capital Consulting brings unparalleled expertise to the table. With our seasoned professionals and in-depth industry knowledge, we provide comprehensive guidance tailored to your specific needs.
We can help manage your compliance and training
Our meticulous approach to compliance simplifies the complexities of regulatory requirements. We assess your operations, identify potential risks, and implement effective strategies to streamline compliance.
Proven Success
Buckingham Capital Consulting has a solid track record of helping businesses achieve successful outcomes. Our clients trust us for our demonstrated ability to secure licences, implement robust compliance frameworks, and provide ongoing support, resulting in long-term success and confidence in regulatory compliance.
We can help launch your payment fintech
Issue cards & IBANS across the UK and Europe
We can help you provide branded debit cards to personal or business users issued by Visa or Mastercard.
Issue prepaid cards across the UK and Europe
We can help you provide cards for general spend, payroll, loyalty, travel, corporate expense or for other use.
Issue e-wallets across the UK and Europe
Enable your customers to store money and digital currency in digital wallets across multiple currencies.
Launch a global money transfer business solution
Enable your users to send money globally, across Asia, Europe, Africa and the rest of the world.
Launch payment processing and merchant services
With a single licence, enable merchants and retails, both physical and online, to accept card payments.
Launch innovative payment solutions
Provide money management tools and open banking (AIS/PIS) solutions to your customers.
Recent successful work
Buckingham Capital Consulting helps Nexpay obtain FCA Authorised Payment Institution licence.
Buckingham Capital Consulting helps Onpoint Money Transfer obtain a payment institution licence in the UK to offer money transfer services.
Buckingham Capital Consulting helps Hami obtain a payment institution licence in the UK to offer money remittance services.
Buckingham Capital Consulting advises Global Send on obtaining the Authorised Payment Institution licence.
Buckingham Capital Consulting helps Dzing Financial obtain FCA Authorised Electronic Money Institution (AEMI) licence.
Buckingham Capital Consulting helps McMillan Cancer - one of Britain's largest charities obtain an FCA consumer credit licence to offer financial services.
Sectors we serve
Payment services
We work with start-ups to unicorns and offer bespoke support across licence authorisation, compliance and support across the UK and Europe.
Banking
We help retail, private and investment banks with authorisation applications, PRA & FCA compliance, financial crime and training.
Credit broking
If you sell products and services and wish to offer customer finance, then we can help you become FCA authorisation.
Insurance
We provide comprehensive assistance to general insurers and Lloyd's of London brokers across compliance, training and authorisation.
Lending
From buy now pay later to traditional lending models, we advise you on operations, strategy, authorisation, and ongoing compliance requirements.
E-money
We work with start-ups to established firms in helping with Electronic Money Institution licence authorisation applications, compliance, training, policy and more.
Cryptoassets
We help clients on financial crime and licence authorisation across a number of countries.
Investment services
We work with UK and European regulators and can help you become authorised to offer investment services as a regulated business.
Mortgage providers & brokers
We offer a range of services including compliance, training, and authorisation support, specifically tailored for mortgage providers and brokers.
Open banking
We help open banking firms, including account information service and payment initiation service providers, across compliance, training, and authorisation.
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