Financial licensing authority · United Kingdom
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
Explore financial-business licences, territorial scope, and official licensing sources.
At a glance
Licensing overview
- Institution
- Financial licensing authority
- Home jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Selected business activities
- 3
- Countries & territories
- 1
Permissions & responsibilities
What it licenses
Banking and deposit taking
- Issuer role
- Joint licensing authority
- Territorial scope
- United Kingdom
Final bank authorisation is issued by the PRA with the required consent of the FCA.
Official sources
Bank of England / Prudential Regulation Authority
Credit unions and cooperative finance
- Issuer role
- Licensing authority
- Territorial scope
- United Kingdom
Credit union authorisation for businesses within the authority's stated jurisdiction.
Official sources
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
Insurance and insurance intermediaries
- Issuer role
- Licensing authority
- Territorial scope
- United Kingdom
Insurer authorisation for businesses within the authority's stated jurisdiction.
Official sources
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
Where the permissions apply
Jurisdictions & coverage
- United Kingdom
State and financial-zone licences can have narrower territorial scope. See the authority’s sources for cross-border permissions and application requirements.