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Does BAWAG accept unlicensed financial services businesses? (October 2026)

With conditions: as of October 16, 2026, BAWAG accepts unlicensed financial services businesses with conditions, per its published policy.

With conditions

Licensee: BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Österreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft (European Central Bank / FMA Austria)

What the policy says

In particular, the following business segments are restricted and, thus, require an EDD on a risk-based approach and the approval by the AML Office: … payment service providers; … money or value transfer services / money service business;

BAWAG · Financial services without a licence · With conditions · · SourceConditions: payment service providers and money or value transfer services need enhanced due diligence and the approval of BAWAG's AML Office

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