UK & Europe

Run complex card and payments programmes across the UK and Europe.

Bring together the platform, regulated infrastructure and regional expertise needed to issue, move and manage money through one experienced payments partner.

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Global scale. Local expertise across the UK and Europe.

150+
Supporting public sector customers
Mastercard Principal Member
10+
Years of government and NFP experience
Delivering for public sector and local authorities
CA and CBI Authorised
E-money licences in the UK and IRE to issue and manage payments.
20+ years of issuing experience

Built for payments programmes across the UK and Europe

EML acts as issuer, processor and programme manager, bringing regulated infrastructure, proprietary processing and programme operations together through one platform and one experienced team.

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Operate across the UK and Europe

Support e-money programmes across the UK and European markets through EML’s applicable EMI licences and authorisations. Separately, EML supports Limited Network Exclusion (LNE) programmes designed for use within defined merchant networks.

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Build around the programme you need

Combine physical and digital cards, different funding models, spend controls, multi-currency capabilities and branded experiences around your use case.

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Bring more of the programme together

Connect issuing, processing, programme management, controls and transaction data through one platform, reducing the number of systems and providers your team has to manage.

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The infrastructure behind your programme

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UK and EU e-money authorisations

Operate through EML’s FCA-authorised UK entity and Central Bank of Ireland-authorised EU entity, rather than building the regulated infrastructure yourself.

Mastercard principal membership and issuance

Bring scheme access, card issuance and programme setup together, including private-label programmes across supported UK and European markets.

Limited Network Exclusion (LNE) programmes

Launch card programmes designed for use within a defined network of participating merchants.

Card and account-to-account payments

Support card payments alongside European account-to-account money movement through SEPA.

Digital cards and wallets

Issue eligible digital cards and support provisioning into Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay alongside physical card programmes.

Compliance and operational support

Access the relevant safeguarding, KYC/AML, transaction monitoring, governance and operational support applicable to your programme’s structure and regulatory requirements.

Proven across five sectors that demand more than an API.

Across five sectors, EML combines configurable technology, regulatory know-how, proven expertise and end-to-end capability to solve complex payment challenges.

*Use cases vary per region, contact Sales for more information.

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United Kingdom

Fair for You

We power Fair for You’s payments, helping make affordable credit more accessible to UK households underserved by mainstream finance.

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Fair for You
100,000+
customers supported
£100m+
in affordable credit delivered
10,000+
applications in a single campaign week
Winner
Best Lending Programme, PAY360 Awards ‘25
FFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Do we need our own e-money licence?

Applicable programmes can run under EML Payment's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorisation in the UK or Central Bank of Ireland authorisation in Ireland, subject to programme design and approval.

Programmes can be structured to serve several European markets from our EU authorised entity, with multi-currency wallets behind them. Scope by market is confirmed during discovery.

Licensed programme funds are safeguarded under the arrangements that apply to each authorised entity. We provide the detail your risk and procurement teams need as part of scoping.

Yes. EML group companies are suppliers on leading UK public sector procurement frameworks, including NEPO and GCA frameworks, helping eligible organisations access our payment solutions through established procurement routes.

Yes. White label, co branded and EML branded options are available across cards and digital experiences including app and wallet.

Yes. Connect through APIs for full integration, or through portals for self service, depending on the control your programme needs.

Yes. Programmes can support physical, digital or combined issuance, subject to program design.

Programs can support prefunded, fund on load or just-in-time models, depending on the product and program structure.

EML can support end user services, fraud, reporting, disputes and programme operations through call centre, email and web channels, or work alongside your existing team.

Timelines depend on programme structure, integrations and services required. Our team will map the expected path during discovery.

OUR PLATFORM

Everything you need to build and run your payments.

Issue, process and project manage cards ad accounts. Move money and manage complex payment flows with real-time intelligence and control, with proven experts behind every transaction.

Issue

Create accounts, cards and wallets at scale.

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Move

Move money in and out of your program.

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Process

Shape how money behaves in real time.

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Protect

Build trust and protection into every transaction.

Explore Protect

Engage

Use insights and incentives to drive growth.

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Connect

Build with white label portals, pre-built components or direct integration.

Explore Connect

Move your payments programme forward in the UK and Europe

Whether you are starting, scaling or looking for specific payment capabilities, our UK and European team will map the right path to help you grow your payments programme.

Payments expertise matched to your program and region
A clear view of what fits and how it could work
A tailored proposal covering the solution, delivery approach and next steps
Matthew Davies
Dean Douglas
Head of Commercial UK/EU

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