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Remittance Software Access for SPI Licence Applicants

Hosted remittance software for SPI licence applicants. Practice FCA compliance workflows, prepare documentation & launch your money transfer software — upgrade when ready.

SPI Licence

Get Platform-Ready Before Your Licence Arrives

Applying for your SPI licence? Remitz gives you access to a hosted remittance software environment so you can prepare your operations, train your team and build your compliance documentation before you're authorised.

Sandbox environment to practice compliance workflows
Prepare FCA documentation with platform evidence
Train staff on AML/KYC procedures
Seamless upgrade to full production when authorised
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What Is an SPI Licence and What Software Do I Need?

An SPI (Small Payment Institution) licence is issued by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and allows UK businesses to process up to €3 million in payment transactions per month. Remitz provides a dedicated £79/month hosted remittance software environment specifically designed for SPI licence applicants.

  • Sandbox to practice AML/KYC and compliance workflows
  • Prepare FCA documentation with platform evidence
  • Train staff on remittance processing procedures
  • Seamless upgrade to full production when authorised

Safeguarding: what changes when you step up to API

Safeguarding customer funds is not mandatory at SPI level, though the FCA regards it as good practice and some banking partners expect it regardless. It becomes mandatory the moment you move to full Authorised Payment Institution permission — segregated client accounts, and reconciliation of safeguarded balances against customer liabilities.

Plan for it before you need it. Remitz never holds, receives or controls client money, so safeguarding is always your obligation and your bank account, not ours. What the platform gives you is the underlying record: a full transaction ledger, nostro-account balances reconciled against your payout partners, settlement records and an exportable audit trail.

Remitz does not currently provide a purpose-built safeguarding reconciliation module or automated safeguarding attestation reporting. If your permission requires daily safeguarding reconciliation, that process sits with your finance function, using the records above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an SPI licence and what software do I need?
An SPI (Small Payment Institution) licence is issued by the FCA and allows businesses to process up to €3 million in payment transactions per month. Remitz provides a dedicated SPI licence applicant plan at £79/month with a hosted remittance software environment to set up and test your platform while your FCA application is in progress.
What do I get for £79/month on the SPI plan?
The SPI plan includes a non-operational hosted platform to explore workflows, a sandbox environment for compliance testing, access to prepare FCA documentation, staff training on AML/KYC procedures, and seamless upgrade to a full production plan when your licence is granted.
Can I upgrade from the SPI plan to a full plan?
Yes. When your FCA licence is approved, you can upgrade to the Starter (£299/month) or Growth (£799/month) plan. All your configuration, documentation, and training carry over.

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