May 18th, 2026 – finby, a European provider of acquiring services and online payment solutions, has officially become fully operational in Malta following the successful obtaining of its Maltese financial institution license. This milestone marks another important step in the company’s ongoing European expansion strategy and reinforces its position within the region’s payments ecosystem.

With operations now fully established in Malta, finby continues to expand its European footprint and strengthen its capabilities across the region. The move supports the company’s long-term growth ambitions and creates additional opportunities to scale its services and support merchants with secure, scalable, and reliable payment solutions.

David Rintel, CEO of finby, commented: “Becoming fully operational in Malta represents an important milestone in our expansion journey. It strengthens our European presence and provides a strong foundation for further growth. Malta is an important strategic location for the payments industry, and this step enables us to continue supporting merchants and partners with innovative and scalable payment solutions across the region.”

The expansion reflects finby’s continued focus on building a strong and future-ready infrastructure for digital payments. As e-commerce and cross-border commerce continue to evolve, the company remains committed to helping merchants navigate the complexities of international payments with flexibility, security, and local expertise.

The Malta operations form part of finby’s broader strategy to expand its reach across Europe while delivering seamless payment experiences for merchants and their customers.