Regulatory Information
The regulated entities behind the services available through iSAP Exchange.
iSAP Exchange
| Legal entity | iSAP Exchange FZCO |
| Licence | Commercial free zone licence No. 21018 |
| Issued by | IFZA, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Integrated Economic Zones |
| Registered office | IFZA Business Park, Building A2, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| United States | Registered Alaska branch — Alaska Business License #2204583, Registered Agent #134290, 821 N Street, Suite 102, Anchorage, AK 99501 |
iSAP Exchange FZCO operates as a technology platform. It holds a commercial licence and does not hold a financial services authorisation from the Central Bank of the UAE, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, the Dubai Financial Services Authority or the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
Payment, remittance, e-money, virtual asset and account information services accessed through the platform are provided by the regulated partner institutions listed below, each under its own authorisation.
Partner institutions
Sokin
Multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange and international payments.
| Entity | Jurisdiction | Regulator | Authorisation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sokin DIFC Limited | DIFC, United Arab Emirates | Dubai Financial Services Authority | Money Services Provider, Category 3D | F011898 |
| Plata Capital UK Limited | United Kingdom | Financial Conduct Authority | Electronic Money Institution | 1029250 |
| Plata Capital Europe AS | Norway | Finanstilsynet | Electronic Money Institution | 995073064 |
| Plata Capital USA, Inc. | United States | FinCEN | Money Services Business registration | 31000333679106 |
| Plata Capital Canada Inc | Canada | FINTRAC | Money Services Business registration | M19963277 |
| Sokin Australia Pty Ltd | Australia | ASIC | Australian Financial Services Licence | 536975 |
| Sokin Capital Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Singapore | Monetary Authority of Singapore | Major Payment Institution | UEN 202033347D |
UK accounts are provided in partnership with Modulr FS Limited, an Electronic Money Institution authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 900573). Electronic money is not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme; funds are safeguarded under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011.
Bridge
Stablecoin infrastructure: on-ramp, off-ramp, custody and cross-border transfer.
| Entity | Jurisdiction | Regulator | Authorisation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Building Inc. | United States | FinCEN and state regulators | Money Services Business registration; money transmitter licences in approximately 30 states; Louisiana Virtual Currency Business Activity Licence | NMLS 2450917 |
| Bridge Building S.A. | Luxembourg | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier | Crypto-Asset Service Provider under MiCA; Electronic Money Institution | RCS B298785 · EMI W00000024 |
The Luxembourg authorisations were granted in June 2026 and passport across the 27 EU member states. Bridge is part of the Stripe group following its acquisition in February 2025. Customers outside the United States and the European Economic Area are served by Bridge Building Limited. Bridge does not hold a UAE authorisation.
Lean Technologies
Open finance connectivity to UAE bank accounts.
| Entity | Jurisdiction | Regulator | Authorisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lean Technologies Ltd | ADGM, United Arab Emirates | ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority | Financial Services Permission — Providing Third Party Services |
| Lean Technologies Ltd | United Arab Emirates | Central Bank of the UAE | In-principle approval for Open Finance Services, granted August 2025 |
Registered at WeWork Hub71, Al Khatem Tower, ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. The ADGM permission does not extend to dealing with retail clients. Lean also operates in Saudi Arabia under the Saudi Central Bank regulatory framework.
Plaid
Open banking account connectivity in the United Kingdom, European Union and North America.
| Entity | Jurisdiction | Regulator | Authorisation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaid Financial Ltd | United Kingdom | Financial Conduct Authority | Authorised Payment Institution — account information and payment initiation services | FRN 804718 |
| Plaid B.V. | Netherlands | De Nederlandsche Bank | Payment institution — account information services | R179714 |
| Plaid Inc. | United States | — | Group parent company | — |
Exthand (BankingSDK)
Open banking connectivity to European bank accounts.
| Entity | Jurisdiction | Regulator | Authorisation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exthand SA | Belgium | — | Technology provider; acts as an agent of Digiteal SA | BE 0701961581 |
| Digiteal SA | Belgium | National Bank of Belgium | Payment institution — account information and payment initiation services | BE 0630675588 |
Account information and payment initiation services are provided under Digiteal SA's authorisation from the National Bank of Belgium.
Belmoney
International remittance across the European Economic Area and partner payout networks.
| Entity | Jurisdiction | Regulator | Authorisation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmoney S.A. | Belgium | National Bank of Belgium | Authorised payment institution under Directive (EU) 2015/2366 | 0540.745.997 RPM Brussels |
Registered at Avenue Louise 54, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels. Authorised since 2019 and passported across the European Economic Area.
KwiikPay
Multi-currency accounts, virtual IBANs and stablecoin settlement.
| Entity | Jurisdiction | Regulator | Registration | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWP Finance Limited | Ontario, Canada | FINTRAC | Money Services Business — foreign exchange, money transferring, virtual currency, payment service provider | C100000942 |
Registered at 545-525 Wilson Avenue, North York, Ontario M3H 0A7. Registration status: Registered. Initial registration 22 September 2025; current registration valid to 30 September 2028. Registration with FINTRAC establishes obligations under Canadian anti-money-laundering legislation and is a registration rather than a licence.
CryptoShield
Digital asset wallet infrastructure and transaction monitoring, provided under a white-label arrangement with an infrastructure partner.
Scope of services
| Service | Provided by |
|---|---|
| Multi-currency accounts and international payments | Sokin |
| Stablecoin on-ramp, off-ramp and transfer | Bridge |
| UAE bank account connectivity | Lean Technologies |
| UK, EU and North American bank account connectivity | Plaid |
| European bank account connectivity | Exthand, under Digiteal SA |
| International remittance | Belmoney |
| Multi-currency accounts and stablecoin settlement | KwiikPay |
| Digital asset wallet infrastructure | CryptoShield |
UAE authorisations
Of the partner institutions listed above, the following hold authorisations in the United Arab Emirates:
- Sokin DIFC Limited — Dubai Financial Services Authority, Money Services Provider, Category 3D
- Lean Technologies Ltd — ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Financial Services Permission; and an in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for Open Finance Services
The remaining partner institutions are authorised or registered in the jurisdictions stated in their respective entries and do not hold a UAE authorisation.
Keeping this current
Authorisations, registration numbers and corporate entities change. This page reflects information available at the date shown above, drawn from the regulators' public registers and the partners' own regulatory disclosures. Where a figure matters to you, we recommend confirming it directly on the relevant regulator's register.
For questions about this page, or to request written confirmation of a specific partner's status, contact office@isapexchange.com.
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