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Payoneer Secures Payment License in Israel, Expanding Global Regulatory Infrastructure and Commitment to Local Businesses

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Payoneer says it obtained a payment-services licence from the Israel Securities Authority under the country's Payment Services and Payment Initiation law. The approval supports payment services through its local entity. It is not a banking licence or an unrestricted worldwide regulatory passport.

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Payoneer Secures Payment License in Israel, Expanding Global Regulatory Infrastructure and Commitment to Local Businesses

Evidence tier: A1 Evidence type: Auto-discovered official publication Source: Payoneer investor relations and filings Official publication date: 2026-09-08 Captured: 2026-10-05T04:58:53.526Z

New York, September 8, 2026 – Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO), the global financial technology company powering business growth across borders, today announced that it has secured a license to operate in Israel under the Regulation of Payment Services and Payment Initiation Act. This new license strengthens Payoneer’s ability to support cross-border payments by enabling businesses to collect funds, hold balances, and make payments in Israel. It benefits Israel-based businesses, international companies operating in Israel, and businesses looking to expand into the Israeli market, while reaffirming the company's long-term commitment to the region.

This new license delivers value for businesses in Israel operating globally, as well as for companies outside the country transacting with Israeli counterparties, by:

  • Expanding services: Enabling Israel-based companies and international businesses to collect funds, hold balances, and make payments in Israeli when doing business with counterparts in Israel.
  • Strengthening ongoing banking relationships: The license supports Payoneer’s relationships with Israeli banks and global partners, making it easier to establish and expand partnerships with local banks in Israel, enabling continued innovation in cross-border commerce.

“This new license reflects our continued commitment to the Israeli market and to the global businesses we support,” said Oren Ryngler, Chief Product and Technology Officer and Israel Site Lead at Payoneer. “It strengthens our ability to serve Payoneer business account holders, enterprise clients, and marketplaces in Israel with more localized and comprehensive services, while advancing our broader strategy to expand our regulatory infrastructure and global reach.”

Payoneer has completed the regulatory approval process to operate under Israeli regulatory oversight, marking an important milestone for the company’s global regulatory expansion and placing it among the payment service providers approved by the Israel Securities Authority. For customers and partners, the license enables engagement through a locally regulated entity, supporting more seamless onboarding, stronger integration with the local financial ecosystem, and more efficient cross-border transactions.

“This approval reflects the strength of our global compliance framework and our ongoing commitment to regulatory excellence,” said Tsafi Goldman, Chief Legal and Governance Officer, Payoneer. “By operating within Israel’s regulatory environment, we are enhancing our ability to deliver trusted, transparent, and compliant solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses operating across borders.”

Payoneer supports customers in over 190 countries and territories, leveraging a robust network of nearly 100 banking and payment service provider partnerships. Payoneer maintains a strong global regulatory foundation, with licenses across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring customers can trust that their funds are secure, accessible, and supported by the highest compliance standards. Payoneer’s expanded regulatory footprint strengthens its ability to support customers operating globally with consistency, reliability, and scale.

About Payoneer

Payoneer is the financial platform for cross-border business and global payments. Payoneer empowers millions of businesses with the financial tools and services they need to grow and transact globally with confidence. Payoneer makes it easier for businesses, particularly in emerging markets, to connect to the global economy, pay and get paid across borders, manage their funds across multiple currencies, and grow their businesses.

For more information, visit www.payoneer.com.

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