Payments · National Bank of Georgia
Payment service provider registration in Georgia
Searching for a payment service provider licence in Georgia? The National Bank of Georgia describes the non-bank PSP route as registration. Start by checking which payment services your business will actually provide and which regulatory requirements apply to that model.
Who should request an assessment
- Fintech founders planning services involving customer payments
- Businesses exploring transfers, acquiring or electronic money
- Existing providers considering a Georgian operation
Check the activity first
- Accepting payments for your own goods is different from providing payment services to customers.
- Virtual asset services require a separate assessment. VASP registration
- Operating a payment system is a distinct regulatory question; PSP registration does not replace every other permission.
Budget
What determines the cost
The scope depends on the business model and the work already completed. We do not publish an assumed all-in price.
| Trustlex professional work | Written proposal after review |
| Regulatory and third-party costs | Confirmed for the applicable route |
| Capital and operational resources | Assessed against current requirements |
No registration outcome, bank account or completion date is guaranteed. The regulator and counterparties make their own decisions.
From idea to a scoped application
- 1
Describe the project
Use the application form. Mention PSP assessment and describe customers, countries, services and how funds move.
- 2
Confirm the regulatory perimeter
Review the activities against current NBG requirements and distinguish PSP, VASP and payment system operator questions.
- 3
Agree preparation and support
Receive a written scope identifying documentation, gaps, responsibilities and quoted professional work.
What to share for the initial review
- Description of the product, customers and intended markets
- Diagram of payment flows and who holds customer funds
- Proposed ownership, management and Georgian entity details
- Existing compliance policies, technology and outsourcing plans, if available
This is an intake list, not the NBG's complete registration checklist.
PSP registration questions
Is it a PSP licence or registration?
The official NBG route for non-bank payment service providers is registration. Licence is a common search term; it should not be confused with a banking licence.
How long does registration take?
A reliable project estimate requires a review of the model, documentation and current procedure. Preparation and regulator review are separate stages; no fixed completion date is promised.
Does the Trustlex form apply to the NBG?
No. It starts a Trustlex project assessment. Any regulatory filing requires a separately agreed scope and the applicable documentation.
General information, not legal advice. Terminology checked on 10 November 2026 against the NBG payment service providers page: nbg.gov.ge/en/page/payment-service-providers-2. Requirements may change; the applicable route is confirmed during individual review.
Continue your research
Tell us about your payment project
Fill in the application and mention PSP assessment. Share the services you plan to offer so we can identify the next steps.