Kadmos Technologies GmbH

Kadmos – Transforming Crew Payments and Seafarer Financial Wellbeing

Kadmos is an international financial technology group with operations in Berlin and London, revolutionising how shipping companies pay their crews worldwide. Combining innovative technology with regulated financial services, Kadmos delivers a secure, transparent and cost-effective end-to-end salary payment solution designed specifically for the maritime industry.

The Group includes KDMS Payments Ltd, its London-based entity authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution. This important regulatory milestone strengthens Kadmos’ position as a trusted financial services partner to the global maritime industry, combining European fintech innovation with UK regulatory oversight.

For shipping companies, Kadmos simplifies and digitises crew payroll, reducing administrative burdens, eliminating Cash-to-Master fees and providing greater visibility and control over salary payments. Its API-first platform enables seamless integration with existing payroll systems, supported by a dedicated team of technical and industry experts.

For seafarers, Kadmos provides a complimentary digital wallet, convenient access to salaries, international remittances and a globally accepted Visa debit card, offering competitive foreign exchange rates, low transaction fees and access to funds wherever their careers take them.

At its heart, Kadmos is about more than payments. By giving seafarers greater control over their earnings and making it easier to support their families back home, Kadmos is helping improve financial inclusion, security and wellbeing across the global seafaring community.