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FSA057 deadline and reporting periods

Small payment institution return (FSA057)

What is FSA057?

A yearly return of payment transactions from a small payment institution.

Who submits it, how often and when

Who submits it
Small payment institutions only.
Frequency
Once a year.
Reporting period
The calendar year, ending 31 December.
Deadline
1 month after 31 December

Worked example for your accounting reference date

With an accounting reference date of 31 March: your next FSA057 periods end and are due as follows (worked out on 3 November 2026).

  • Period ending 31 December 2026, due 1 February 2027

Dates skip weekends and England and Wales bank holidays where the deadline is counted in business days. Your own RegData schedule is the authority.

Where the rule comes from

This reporting frequency is calculated from 31 December each calendar year.

Get your own FSA057 dates

Enter your FRN and ARD and see every return that is likely to apply to your firm, with period ends and due dates for the next 12 months.

Build my reporting calendar

Want the wider picture? Read the full guide: FCA regulatory reporting deadlines 2026/27.

FSA057: common questions

Who has to submit FSA057?

Small payment institutions only. Your firm's RegData schedule shows whether FSA057 is on your list.

How often is FSA057 submitted?

FSA057 is submitted Once a year.. The calendar year, ending 31 December.

What is the FSA057 deadline?

The deadline is 1 month after 31 December. Business-day deadlines skip weekends and England and Wales bank holidays. Source: SUP 16.13.4D. Confirm the date in your own RegData schedule.

Can I work out my FSA057 dates automatically?

Yes. Enter your FRN and accounting reference date in the FCA regulatory reporting calendar and it will list your period ends and due dates for the next 12 months, with a calendar file you can download.

This page is a planning aid, not regulatory advice. Your firm's RegData schedule is the authority on which returns you must submit and when.