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Fintech Companies by Country

519 companies·29 countries·Updated August 2026

European fintech is not one market but thirty. The largest hubs are United Kingdom (106), France (56), Germany (56), Netherlands (26) and Switzerland (24) Browse every country below, grouped by region. Read our in-depth look at the Dutch fintech ecosystem.

Western Europe & IrelandDACHNordicsBalticsSouthern EuropeCentral & Eastern Europe

Western Europe & Ireland

The continent's financial core — London's unmatched fintech density, Amsterdam's payments cluster, Paris's business-finance champions, and Dublin's role as the English-speaking gateway to the EU.

DACH

Germany's B2B and infrastructure weight, Austria's gateway to Central Europe, Switzerland's wealth tech and Crypto Valley — and Liechtenstein's unique EEA-plus-Swiss-franc position.

Nordics

Near-cashless societies that produced Klarna, Pleo, and national payment standards like Swish and Vipps — payment culture a decade ahead of the continent.

Baltics

Three small countries with outsized fintech influence: Estonia's digital state, Lithuania's EU licensing hub, and Latvia's lending cluster.

Southern Europe

Large domestic markets in digitisation mode — Italy's payments consolidation, Spain's growing scene, Portugal's Lisbon tech wave, and Malta's early crypto framework.

Central & Eastern Europe

Europe's fastest-digitising region, anchored by Poland's BLIK ecosystem and deep engineering talent from Prague to Sofia.

Frequently asked questions

Which European country has the most fintech companies?
United Kingdom leads the directory with 106 fintech companies, followed by France (56) and Germany (56).
How many fintech companies are there in Europe?
The fintechdatabase.eu directory tracks 519 fintech companies across 29 European countries, from global players to early-stage startups.
Which EU country is best for fintech licensing?
Lithuania has become the EU's leading fintech licensing hub — the Bank of Lithuania typically processes e-money and payment institution applications in around three months, which is why many international fintechs hold their EU licence there. Ireland and the Netherlands are the main alternatives for companies seeking banking licences, while Liechtenstein offers a structurally unique route: EEA-wide passporting combined with the Swiss franc.

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