Vilnius is the largest FinTech hub in the EU, home to 280+ rapidly growing firms serving 30 million+ customers across Europe. The city combines a FinTech-friendly regulatory environment, highly skilled talent, and fast expansion, with Lithuania offering one of the EU’s quickest licensing processes – often under six months – with licenses valid across the entire EU.
282 companies
powering Europe’s new FinTech frontier
7 800+
specialists fueling the next FinTech powerhouse
€153.4 billion
annual payment transaction volume, growing +35 % YoY
30+ million
clients powered by Lithuania’s fintech companies across Europe
€571 million
FinTech sector revenue in 2024, up 15 % from last year
€40.2 million
FinTech sector net profit 2024 – over double year-on-year growth
70 % FinTechs
expect growth in 2025, with 60 % projecting double-digit increases
88 %
have expansion plans for 2025, demonstrating robust momentum
Global Trust
Lithuania – among the world’s lowest-risk financial jurisdictions
Regulatory Support
Lithuania’s central bank and financial supervisor, the Bank of Lithuania (BoL), has launched several FinTech-focused initiatives supporting both new entrants and established companies:
One-stop guidance for companies entering Lithuania’s financial market, covering licensing and regulatory requirements.
A live environment where financial market participants can safely test innovative products and services under the supervision of the Bank of Lithuania. Open to genuine innovations that benefit consumers, require real-world testing, and are ready to launch in Lithuania’s financial market.
Operated by the Bank of Lithuania, CENTROlink gives licensed EEA payment providers access to SEPA and TARGET2 systems, enabling instant payments around the clock, alongside standard transfers and direct debits.
The world’s first regulator-run blockchain sandbox, LBChain empowers FinTechs and startups to research, test, and adapt blockchain-based services in a live, supervised environment. The platform also enables companies to develop and deliver advanced, client-facing innovations, accelerating adoption of blockchain technology across Lithuania’s financial market.
Talent & Skills Development
CFA/ACCA university programmes
Lithuanian universities provide study programmes designed to meet CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) global standards.
Moody’s Skills Application Lab
At ISM University, students can research corporate, industry, and country ratings. They gain access to Moody’s public reports, rating methodologies, and specialized databases used by Moody’s clients.
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