The Bank of Portugal issued a warning that Cesaltina Ângela José Máquina (taxpayer identification number 317204491) is not authorised to carry out in Portugal any financial activity reserved for institutions supervised by the Bank, including the provision of payment services such as money remittance. The notice reiterates that, under the Legal Framework for Payment Services and Electronic Money (Decree-Law No 91/2018), payment services in Portugal may only be provided by authorised entities in accordance with Article 11(1), and points to the Bank of Portugal’s website for the official list of authorised payment service providers.
Bank of Portugal 2026-01-07
Bank of Portugal warns Cesaltina Ângela José Máquina is not authorised to provide payment services in Portugal
The Bank of Portugal has warned that Cesaltina Ângela José Máquina is not authorised to conduct any financial activities in Portugal, including payment services like money remittance. The Legal Framework for Payment Services and Electronic Money mandates that only authorised entities can provide such services.