YeePay obtains license from Dutch Central Bank EMI, strengthens European payment network
Amsterdam, October 13, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- YeePay ( YeePay ) announced that it has officially obtained a license as an electronic money institution ( EMI ) issued by the Dutch Central Bank ( De Nederlandsche Bank ) ( DNB ).
As the Netherlands is an important financial hub within the European Union, this EMI license is seen as a significant step in Alipay's expansion across Europe. The company stated that this approval further strengthens its regulatory framework and enables it to provide compliant and localized payment services to enterprises operating in international markets, all while meeting applicable regulatory requirements.
YeePay's Senior Vice President Terry stated:
Obtaining the EMI license issued by the Dutch Central Bank is a key milestone in YeePay's European strategy. Leveraging the Netherlands as an important strategic hub, and in conjunction with our already obtained EMI license in the UK, we will continue to strengthen our localized presence and regulated service capabilities in Europe, provided that we comply with applicable regulatory requirements. By combining local regulatory capabilities and financial infrastructure with YeePay's global payment network, we will further enhance our global collection and payment services, local account management, and multi-currency foreign exchange capabilities. Our goal is to provide international customers with a one-stop payment solution for cross-border trade, helping to improve the efficiency of cross-border capital flows, optimize transaction costs, and support businesses in expanding into Europe and other international markets.
YeePay stated that the company has established an expanding portfolio of financial and payment licenses and registrations in multiple key international markets, including the Money Services Operator ( MSO ) license in Hong Kong, China; registration for money services business in the United States ( MSB ); registration as a remittance institution in Mexico ( Transmisor , de , Dinero ); Class 1, Class 4, and Class 9 regulated activity licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission of China; as well as EMI licenses in the UK and the Netherlands.
With the support of its global business network and fintech capabilities, YeePay's services cover over 200 countries and regions, and it has the capability to handle real-time foreign exchange transactions in more than 100 currencies. The company states that this global infrastructure enables it to provide payment services to enterprises, supporting their increasingly complex cross-border operational needs.
Looking to the future, YeePay stated that it will continue to deepen its cooperation with financial institutions around the world and, subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, enhance its one-stop cross-border payment services that cover global receipts, global payments, foreign exchange services, and global accounts through relevant entities and partners.
The company stated that by continuously investing in fintech and regulated infrastructure, YeePay aims to make cross-border payments for international enterprises simpler, more efficient, and more accessible.
