--- title: "Bluesnap Payment Services LTD · Authorised Payment Institution (FCA) · United Kingdom | Elucidate" description: "Bluesnap Payment Services LTD is authorised by FCA as an authorised payment institution in the United Kingdom. Licence 629580. LEI 2549001DZUVVGE9R5308. Register status, licences, activities and ownership." url: https://elucidate.co/directory/bluesnap-payment-services-ltd-6046e469e49a --- 1. [Directory](https://elucidate.co/directory) 2. [United Kingdom](https://elucidate.co/directory/country/gb) 3. Bluesnap Payment Services LTD United Kingdom · Payments & e-money # Bluesnap Payment Services LTD Trading as Bluesnap BlueSnap Payment Services Ltd is a private limited company registered in England and Wales. The FCA authorises it as a payment institution under the Payment Services Regulations 2017, reference 629580. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueSnap, Inc. of the United States. Payroc WorldAccess, LLC acquired the BlueSnap group in October 2025. The firm provides online card payment processing and related payment services to merchants in the UK under the BlueSnap brand. Register status Licensed in the United Kingdom Authorised Payment Institution · FCA Prudential licence [1 licence or registration ↓](https://elucidate.co/directory/bluesnap-payment-services-ltd-6046e469e49a#licences) BIC **No BIC** LEI **[2549001DZUVVGE9R5308](https://search.gleif.org/#/record/2549001DZUVVGE9R5308)** [Licence no. **629580**](https://elucidate.co/directory/bluesnap-payment-services-ltd-6046e469e49a#licences) [Group: Bluesnap, Inc.](https://elucidate.co/directory/group/254900CJSNH59YLFIJ73) ## Licences and registrations Held by Bluesnap Payment Services LTD (LEI 2549001DZUVVGE9R5308). 1 entry on 1 of the 22 tracked registers, retrieved 25 September 2026. | Register | Licence | Number | Jurisdiction | Status | Registered | Ends | Activities | Register entry | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FCA Financial Services Register - Payment Institutions & RAISPs](https://elucidate.co/directory/register/fca-psd) FCA | Authorised Payment InstitutionPayment Institution | 629580 | [United Kingdom](https://elucidate.co/directory/country/gb) | Active | 2018-03-14 | — | - Payment services | [Search the register ↗](https://register.fca.org.uk/s/) | Trading names on the register: Bluesnap (FCA-PSD) - Each licence applies in the country of the regulator that granted it. - Registers are tracked in 37 countries. Licences granted elsewhere are not recorded here. ## Swift network Swift’s ISO 9362 BIC directory Holds no BIC in Swift’s directory. Its LEI is not mapped to a BIC in the Swift and GLEIF BIC-to-LEI relationship file. ## Overview Researched 29 Sep 2026 · [Sources](https://elucidate.co/directory/bluesnap-payment-services-ltd-6046e469e49a#overview-sources) Customers Not published Employees 5 headcount · This entity · 31 Dec 2024 · [annual report ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/filing-history/MzQ5OTI3NjQ4MGFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0) Ownership Group subsidiary 100% BlueSnap, Inc. Firm type Merchant acquiring and processing Trades as BlueSnap - **Standing:** Payroc WorldAccess, LLC acquired the BlueSnap group, including this firm, in October 2025. The firm moved its registered office to 30 Old Bailey, London on 14 August 2026. - **Ownership:** BlueSnap, Inc. owns 100% of the firm, and Payroc WorldAccess, LLC acquired the BlueSnap group in October 2025. - **Direct parent:** [BlueSnap, Inc. ↗](https://search.gleif.org/#/record/254900CJSNH59YLFIJ73), United States 100% - **Ultimate owner:** Payroc WorldAccess, LLC, United States - **Head office:** Medius House, 2 Sheraton Street, W1F 8BH London, United Kingdom (registered office: 30 Old Bailey, London, United Kingdom, EC4M 7AU) - **Company register:** Companies House 09042365 - **Incorporated:** 15 May 2014 - **Founders:** Daniel Kleinberg · Tomer Herzog ### Online - **Websites & references:** [bluesnap.com ↗](https://www.bluesnap.com/) [developers.bluesnap.com ↗](https://developers.bluesnap.com/) developer docs [status.bluesnap.com ↗](https://status.bluesnap.com/) status page [support.bluesnap.com ↗](https://support.bluesnap.com/) support guides - **Official social accounts:** [LinkedIn ↗](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluesnap) · [X ↗](https://twitter.com/BlueSnapInc) · [Facebook ↗](https://www.facebook.com/bluesnapmerchants) · [YouTube ↗](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghqQr2J9h5P02z3OLwaEbw) Sources · 14 pages consulted 1. [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365) 2. [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/officers](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/officers) 3. [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/persons-with-significant-control](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/persons-with-significant-control) 4. [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/filing-history](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/filing-history) 5. [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/filing-history/MzQ5OTI3NjQ4MGFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/filing-history/MzQ5OTI3NjQ4MGFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0) 6. [bluesnap.com/](https://www.bluesnap.com/) 7. [bluesnap.com/legal/](https://www.bluesnap.com/legal/) 8. [bluesnap.com/terms-and-conditions/](https://www.bluesnap.com/terms-and-conditions/) 9. [bluesnap.com/press-media/payroc-completes-acquisition-of-bluesnap/](https://www.bluesnap.com/press-media/payroc-completes-acquisition-of-bluesnap/) 10. [bluesnap.com/press-media/payroc-definitive-agreement-bluesnap/](https://www.bluesnap.com/press-media/payroc-definitive-agreement-bluesnap/) 11. [ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/05/ftc-takes-action-against-bluesnap-its-former-ceo-](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/05/ftc-takes-action-against-bluesnap-its-former-ceo-senior-vp-credit-card-laundering-processing) 12. [algoodbody.com/insights-publications/central-bank-enforcement-on-safeguarding-bluesnap-payment-services-](https://www.algoodbody.com/insights-publications/central-bank-enforcement-on-safeguarding-bluesnap-payment-services-ireland-limited) 13. [fxnewsgroup.com/forex-news/regulatory/irish-c-bank-takes-enforcement-action-against-bluesnap-payment-serv](https://fxnewsgroup.com/forex-news/regulatory/irish-c-bank-takes-enforcement-action-against-bluesnap-payment-services-ireland-limited/) 14. [paymentsdive.com/news/payroc-scoops-up-another-peer/756587/](https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/payroc-scoops-up-another-peer/756587/) ## Authorisation Researched 29 Sep 2026 · [Sources](https://elucidate.co/directory/bluesnap-payment-services-ltd-6046e469e49a#overview-sources) - **Operates under:** Its own licences The FCA authorises the firm as a payment institution under the Payment Services Regulations 2017, reference 629580. According to its accounts, its card processing depends on partner banks and card scheme sponsorship. | Authority | Licence or registration | Number | Held | Status | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Financial Conduct Authority United Kingdom | Authorised Payment Institution | 629580 | In its own name | Active | [bluesnap.com ↗](https://www.bluesnap.com/legal/) | Licences and registrations the research found, at home and abroad, as the firm and its regulators publish them. The Licences and registrations card shows the entries on the registers the directory tracks. ## Products and markets Researched 29 Sep 2026 · [Sources](https://elucidate.co/directory/bluesnap-payment-services-ltd-6046e469e49a#overview-sources) - Merchant acquiring - Payment gateway It provides card-not-present payment processing, payment orchestration, invoicing and recurring billing tools to merchants and software platforms in the UK. The BlueSnap site terms say UK customers contract with this firm, while EEA customers contract with the Irish sister company. - **Revenue:** GBP 3.18mThis entity · 31 Dec 2024 · [annual report ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/filing-history/MzQ5OTI3NjQ4MGFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0) - **Sells to:** Enterprises · Small businesses · Platforms and marketplaces - **Serves customers in:** United Kingdom ## Leadership Researched 29 Sep 2026 · [Sources](https://elucidate.co/directory/bluesnap-payment-services-ltd-6046e469e49a#overview-sources) - **Executive:** James Oberman Director Confirmed 29 Sep 2026 · [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/officers) - **Executive:** Brian David Gaynor Director Confirmed 29 Sep 2026 · [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/officers) - **Executive:** Nikhita Hyett Director Confirmed 29 Sep 2026 · [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/officers) - **Executive:** Kevin Michael Hodges Director Confirmed 29 Sep 2026 · [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/officers) ## Recent events 2 enforcement or investigation items Researched 29 Sep 2026 · [Sources](https://elucidate.co/directory/bluesnap-payment-services-ltd-6046e469e49a#overview-sources) 1. Apr 2026 Leadership The firm appointed James Oberman, chief executive of Payroc, as a director after James McGivern resigned on 13 April 2026. [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/filing-history) 2. Mar 2026 Leadership The firm appointed Kevin Michael Hodges as a director on 18 March 2026. [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/officers) 3. Jan 2026 Leadership Henry Helgeson, former chief executive of BlueSnap, resigned as a director of the firm on 28 January 2026. [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/officers) 4. Oct 2025 Merger / acquisition Payroc WorldAccess, LLC completed its acquisition of the BlueSnap group, including this firm. [bluesnap.com ↗](https://www.bluesnap.com/press-media/payroc-completes-acquisition-of-bluesnap/) 5. Nov 2024 Enforcement The Central Bank of Ireland fined sister company BlueSnap Payment Services Ireland Limited EUR 324,240 for breaching safeguarding requirements between 2021 and 2022. [algoodbody.com ↗](https://www.algoodbody.com/insights-publications/central-bank-enforcement-on-safeguarding-bluesnap-payment-services-ireland-limited) 6. Aug 2024 Other Companies House issued a first Gazette notice of compulsory strike-off, its second in 2024, and discontinued the action in September 2024. [find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/filing-history) 7. May 2024 Enforcement The US Federal Trade Commission sued parent company BlueSnap, Inc. and two former executives, who agreed to a USD 10 million settlement. [ftc.gov ↗](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/05/ftc-takes-action-against-bluesnap-its-former-ceo-senior-vp-credit-card-laundering-processing) Compliance-relevant events of the last three years, newest first: fines and enforcement, investigations, security incidents, licence changes, funding rounds, acquisitions and leadership changes. Each links to its source. ## Identifiers - **Licence no. · FCA-PSD:** 629580 - **BIC:** Holds no BIC in Swift’s directory - **LEI:** [2549001DZUVVGE9R5308 ↗](https://search.gleif.org/#/record/2549001DZUVVGE9R5308) - **How the LEI was matched:** Matched by Elucidate on the UK company number the register gives - **Companies House no.:** [09042365 ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365) - **Elucidate firm ID:** 6046e469e49a ## Profile - **Type:** Payments & e-money - **Regulation:** Prudential licence - **Main licence class:** Payment Institution - **Activities:** - Payment services - **Licensed in:** [United Kingdom](https://elucidate.co/directory/country/gb) · Europe & Central Asia - **First registered:** 2018-03-14 - **Website:** [www.bluesnap.com ↗](https://www.bluesnap.com/) Types come from Swift’s BIC classification, the licences on the 22 tracked registers, and the ECB and FSB bank lists. Most banks outside the euro area appear as financial institutions, because their supervisors’ registers are not tracked yet. ## Ownership and group GLEIF relationship records - **Direct parent:** Bluesnap, Inc. · United States[254900CJSNH59YLFIJ73 ↗](https://search.gleif.org/#/record/254900CJSNH59YLFIJ73) - **Branch of (GLEIF):** Bluesnap, Inc. · United States[254900CJSNH59YLFIJ73 ↗](https://search.gleif.org/#/record/254900CJSNH59YLFIJ73) The Bluesnap, Inc. group has 2 institutions in the directory, in 2 countries: none holds a BIC. Including [BlueSnap Payment Services Ireland Limited](https://elucidate.co/directory/bluesnap-payment-services-ireland-limited-dfe06f1dc75e). [See the Bluesnap, Inc. group →](https://elucidate.co/directory/group/254900CJSNH59YLFIJ73) Group membership follows the accounting-consolidation relationships reported to GLEIF. It does not show ownership shares or control. ## Persons with significant control Companies House · company [09042365 ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365) · as at 9 October 2026 The company states that no person or legal entity has significant control over it. Companies report persons with significant control to Companies House. Elucidate has not verified them. A person with significant control holds more than 25% of the shares or votes, can appoint or remove the board, or has significant influence or control. Dates of birth and addresses are not shown. Matched on the Companies House number that the FCA register gives for this firm. [See the register at Companies House ↗](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09042365/persons-with-significant-control) ## Addresses - **Address on the register:** Medius House, 2 Sheraton Street, London, W1F 8BH - **Country:** United Kingdom ## ISO 20022 identification As an agent in a Swift cross-border payment message (CBPR+) This institution holds no BIC. A CBPR+ message identifies it by name and postal address, and may add its LEI or a clearing code. - **Identified by:** Name and postal address, with its LEI - **Postal address:** Hybrid: town, postcode and country in their own elements, the rest in one address line ```xml 2549001DZUVVGE9R5308 BLUESNAP PAYMENT SERVICES LTD W1F 8BH London GB Medius House, 2 Sheraton Street ``` CBPR+ identifies the instructing and instructed agents by BIC only. An institution without a BIC can be the debtor, creditor or an intermediary agent. The values are as published by the register. Check them against your own records before use. ## Related institutions ### Same group - [BlueSnap Payment Services Ireland Limited No BIC Payments & e-money Prudential licence Ireland · Licensed by Central Bank of Ireland · C431532 (EBA-PSD2) · LEI 254900VTSR7MNHWG0O16](https://elucidate.co/directory/bluesnap-payment-services-ireland-limited-dfe06f1dc75e) [All 2 institutions in the Bluesnap, Inc. group →](https://elucidate.co/directory/group/254900CJSNH59YLFIJ73) ### Other payments & e-money institutions in the United Kingdom - [Stonex Financial LTD BIC IGLUGB2L Payments & e-money Money service business Prudential licence United Kingdom · Licensed by FCA · 446717 (FCA-PSD) · also on FINTRAC-MSB · LEI 549300AWF3TOHRYL7754](https://elucidate.co/directory/stonex-financial-ltd-iglugb2l) - [Dex International Limited · trading as DEXREMIT No BIC Payments & e-money Crypto Money service business Prudential licence United Kingdom · Licensed by FCA · 503929 (FCA-PSD) · also on HMRC-MLR, FINTRAC-MSB · LEI 9845003995D06S994R04](https://elucidate.co/directory/dex-international-limited-ff2b0c01c725) - [Euronet Payment Services Ltd · trading as Ria Money Transfer, Ria No BIC Payments & e-money Money service business Prudential licence United Kingdom · Licensed by FCA · 504630 (FCA-PSD) · also on HMRC-MLR · No LEI mapped](https://elucidate.co/directory/euronet-payment-services-ltd-6f4dec33a392) - [Instinet Europe Limited BIC ISNTGB2L Payments & e-money Prudential licence United Kingdom · Licensed by FCA · 140822 (FCA-PSD) · LEI 213800MXAKR2LA1VBM44](https://elucidate.co/directory/instinet-europe-limited-isntgb2l) - [Isx Financial UK LTD BIC ISFIGB22 Payments & e-money Prudential licence United Kingdom · Licensed by FCA · 901034 (FCA-EMI) · LEI 2138007BDV9IRS8AYD07](https://elucidate.co/directory/isx-financial-uk-ltd-isfigb22) - [Western Union Payment Services GB Limited · trading as Manning House, WU No BIC Payments & e-money Money service business Prudential licence United Kingdom · Licensed by FCA · 816890 (FCA-PSD) · also on HMRC-MLR · No LEI mapped](https://elucidate.co/directory/western-union-payment-services-gb-limited-0741de977896) - [A to Z 4U Ltd · trading as SAAK REMIT, Saakpay No BIC Payments & e-money Money service business Prudential licence United Kingdom · Licensed by FCA · 570837 (FCA-PSD) · also on HMRC-MLR · No LEI mapped](https://elucidate.co/directory/a-to-z-4u-ltd-25c2ca0fa3b5) - [Allied Wallet Limited No BIC Payments & e-money Prudential licence United Kingdom · Licensed by FCA · 900124 (FCA-EMI) · also on FCA-PSD · LEI 213800HO66BDXP716G24](https://elucidate.co/directory/allied-wallet-limited-8983cc2e32eb) [See all →](https://elucidate.co/directory/search?type=payments&cc=GB) [Other entries on FCA-PSD →](https://elucidate.co/directory/register/fca-psd) Sources & method Register entries come from the public registers of financial regulators, standardised into one taxonomy. 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