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All the latest news and insights from Andaria

Unravelling the Role of Cards in Embedded Finance

In our latest podcast episode of “Embedded Finance: Unplugged”, we had the chance to sit down with Kevin McAdam, our Director of Cards. This insightful conversation with Kevin provided a deep dive into the pivotal role that cards play in ...
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Redefining User Experience Through Embedded Finance

At Andaria, we are on a journey to elevate end-user experience through our modular and scalable Embedded Finance solution. Our mission is to simplify access to digital financial services by assisting enterprises in seamlessly incorporating payment services into both new ...
Nirav Patel, Andaria Group CEO. Embedded Finance

Unlocking the Future of Finance

In our first podcast episode of “Embedded Finance: Unplugged”, we had the pleasure of delving into the world of embedded finance with our CEO, Nirav Patel. The conversation shed light on the incredible potential of this rapidly evolving sector and ...

Unleashing the Power of Innovation: Our High-Tech Journey

Our dynamic team is thriving on the cutting edge, harnessing the latest technologies and methodologies to build exceptional solutions that redefine the status quo. Let me take you on a thrilling ride as we dive into the tools we use ...
Andaria Announces Strategic Partnership with Discover® Global Network: Pioneering Embedded Finance Solutions

Andaria Announces Strategic Partnership with Discover® Global Network: Pioneering Embedded Finance Solutions

Andaria, a regulated fintech business specialising in providing Embedded Finance, proudly announces its landmark partnership with Discover® Global Network. The establishment of this network participation agreement designates Andaria as a Global Card Issuer, solidifying its position as a key player ...
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Securing an Embedded Finance Ecosystem

The world is more connected than it has ever been in the course of human history. Data is gathered, transferred, and analysed with the aim of enriching the online experience from all angles. If done correctly and responsibly, this connectivity ...

Andaria’s CEO, Nirav Patel, appointed as new PIF Chair

The Payments Innovation Forum, (PIF), the not-for-profit payments industry body, has announced the appointment of Nirav Patel, Group CEO at Andaria, as PIF Chair and Dr. Hartwig Gerhartinger, SVP & Global Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs at Paysafe as ...
Nirav Patel, Andaria CEO

E-Money Security: Building Trust in an Interconnected Financial World

In the ever-shifting realm of finance, the advent of fintech has proven to be nothing less than revolutionary. In the past decade, novel players in the banking and payment sectors have driven the expansion of e-money, forming a dynamic ecosystem ...

Fintech and e-money institution Andaria boosts business expansion with C-Suite hires

Santa Venera, Malta (Thursday 24 August, 2023) — Andaria, the leading digital payment provider and licensed e-money institute, has named Sarah Oliva as its Chief Operating Officer. Oliva brings extensive leadership skills and vast banking experience to Andaria as it ...
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Why opening a business current account isn’t as easy as it seems

Why is this an issue?  Banks must comply with strict regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements, to ensure that they are not inadvertently facilitating illegal activities such as money laundering or terrorism financing. As a result, they ...
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Let’s talk about BINs 

I had the opportunity to participate in the Payments Innovation Forum (PIF) event on 22 June and discuss with fellow industry experts about how BIN (Bank Identification Number) Sponsorship is evolving to support the new age of digital payments.  Here's ...
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What is an IBAN?

IBAN is an acronym that stands for ‘International Bank Account Number’, which is an international numbering system used to identify bank accounts for cross-border transactions. The IBAN is a unique code that is used to identify a specific bank account, ...
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Addressing B2B Payments Challenges with Embedded Solutions

So many companies now operate on a global scale, yet the complexity and inefficiencies of cross-border transactions continue to pose significant challenges for businesses of all sizes.   However, where there is a challenge, there often lies an opportunity for ...
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What is an EMI?

The Andaria team have been networking their socks off lately! One thing we’ve noticed when talking with new connections is that there are still lots of people who aren’t clear on what an EMI is, how they differ from banks ...
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Andaria leads the charge to support underserved UK businesses

“Companies with high-growth potential, particularly tech businesses or those with complex payment flows, can really struggle to open a current account with traditional banks. Even when those businesses are regulated entities, they are often considered too high risk, or too ...
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Andaria launches new-look brand

CEO Nirav Patel explains “We are committed to building Andaria as a solution-led fintech business that offers simplicity, transparency and agility to businesses in a landscape that has often lacked those things. Andaria is made up of creative, passionate people ...
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Driving growth in iGaming companies through Payment Partners

The unfortunate truth is that even getting basic payments functionality in place can be a difficult challenge for gaming companies. The digital-first and fast-moving nature of the gaming industry can make it inherently high-risk, something that can raise too many ...
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International payment rails: what are they and how do they work?

Enter ‘payment rails’; a complex set of networks which allows money movement globally, across any entity or location. They link financial institutions and banks, permitting money to travel in between. Amongst the most popular payment rails, one finds: SWIFT – The ...