Facilitating innovation and opportunity
The FPAI seeks to develop and maintain a thriving ecosystem of talent and expertise in FinTech and Payments through communication, networking, events and collaboration.
FinTech
The trade association for financial technology and payments businesses in Ireland
What we do
The FPAI represents the interests of FinTech and Payments businesses in Ireland helping develop the regulatory, commercial and community ecosystem in which they operate.
A growing and prosperous sector for Ireland
Below are some key figures relating to Payments and FinTech in Ireland (as of end-2018)
of the FinTech industry in Ireland is
made up of payments companies
made up of payments companies
0
%
of the top 25 financial services
companies located in Ireland
companies located in Ireland
0
people work in the Irish FinTech sector
0
Ireland is home to over 250 FDI investors
0
+
Ireland is the 4th largest exporter of financial
services in the EU and 7th globally
services in the EU and 7th globally
#
0
Digital Payments total transaction value in 2020
€
0
m
Meet the people behind FinTech and Payments in Ireland
We are proud to share these success stories of FPAI members who are making an impact on our sector and are thriving because of their drive and innovation.
High impact networking for FinTech and Payments
We engage with a wide spectrum of investors, accelerators, startups and established businesses to facilitate and showcase innovation and opportunity.
We ensure that businesses at all stages are engaged in the issue of regulation and that best practices are shared across the industry and that an open and constructive dialogue is maintained.
Our events programme
All members of the FPAI enjoy access to our networking events, training sessions and specialist working groups.
What our members say
"We've been delighted with the support FPAI has provided to Circit. It's had a real impact directly on our business, as well as in terms of creating that ecosystem of bringing organisations together."
David HeathFounder & CEO, Circit 
“The FPAI has been a fantastic resource for Fexco and has helped us connect and participate in a range of mutually beneficial activities.”
Ruth McCarthyCEO Fexco Corporate Payments 
“Membership of FPAI has been very positive for William Fry, helping us connect and contribute to the ongoing development of the Irish Fintech scene.”
Shane KelleherPartner, William Fry 
Our parent organisation
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) is the voice of banking and payments in Ireland.
The Irish FinTech Ecosystem
In Ireland we have a deep heritage in growing financial services businesses in the International Financial Services Centre and an equally strong history in establishing and scaling Irish technology companies focused on foreign markets.
OUR PARTNERS
Connecting with industry peers
FPAI recognises the role that other like-minded organisations play in the development of the Irish Fintech sector. FPAI partners with these organisations on both a formal and informal basis.