Hive is a UK-based consultancy specialising in payments SQE and compliance support. Our mission is to help financial institutions, banks, and fin-techs navigate the complex world of certification, ensuring payments faster, seamless compliance, and frictionless processes.
Founded by industry experts Sean Beesting and Neill McCarthy, Hive brings together decades of experience, innovative technology, and trusted partnerships to deliver bespoke consultancy and TaaS tailored to your needs.
Backed by our trusted partners, we are looking to positively disrupt the market in the payments space to drive certainty of outcomes.
End-to-End Payments SQE – Testing gateways, APIs, and payment networks to guarantee security and efficiency. Regulatory Compliance Support – Ensuring alignment with global banking schemes, ISO 20022, PSD2, and PCI DSS. Performance & Load Testing – Identifying bottlenecks, reducing latency, and optimising transaction speeds. AI & Automation in Payments Testing – Leveraging automation to reduce manual errors and improve compliance monitoring. Bespoke Consultancy – Tailored solutions to help financial institutions accelerate certification processes and future-proof their payments infrastructure.
Join us in transforming the future of payments testing and compliance.
