For many PSPs, a sponsor-bank model is a practical starting point. But as businesses grow, direct SEPA access can offer greater control, independence, and flexibility. So when does going direct make sense, and what does it actually take?
Join Inventi and the Bank of Lithuania for a practical discussion on direct SEPA access, CENTROlink, and why the Baltics have become an important European fintech and payments hub.
Moderated by Deimantė Žemgulytė from Invest Lithuania, the conversation brings together institutional insight and real-world payment infrastructure experience.
What we'll discuss
- Direct vs indirect SEPA access: How the different models work and what they mean for a PSP.
- The business case for going direct: When greater control, independence, and flexibility start making a difference.
- Why the Baltics? How the region has developed into an important European fintech and payments hub.
- CENTROlink beyond Lithuania: How eligible PSPs licensed elsewhere in the EEA can explore direct SEPA access through Lithuania.
- From decision to go-live: What it takes to prepare, integrate, and start processing payments, and how experienced technology partners can help.
- The bigger payments picture: How SEPA connectivity fits into a broader infrastructure strategy as payment businesses grow.
Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for licensed EMIs, PIs, specialised banks, and fintech companies preparing for licensing, particularly those evaluating their SEPA access model.
It will be especially relevant to CEOs, CTOs, COOs, Heads of Payments, and professionals responsible for payment operations, product development, and technology strategy.
Speakers
Paulius Antonovas
Director of the Market Infrastructure Department, Bank of Lithuania
Asta Meskerevičiūtė
Co-founder, Inventi
Moderated by Deimantė Žemgulytė
Invest Lithuania
Event details
Date: 30 November 2026
Time: 14:00 CET / 15:00 EET
Duration: Approximately 40–45 minutes
Language: English
Q&A – Inventi team will answer your questions live in writing throughout the broadcast.
Register to join the discussion and explore whether direct SEPA access makes sense for your business.