Approval for iGaming payments depends on your licence and target markets. Operators on different licences see very different provider pools, and appetite changes often.
Licensed iGaming operators need payment coverage that matches their licence and target markets: card acquiring where permitted, local payment methods, open banking and fast withdrawals. Approval depends heavily on licence jurisdiction, so operators licensed in Curacao, Malta, the Isle of Man, the UK and elsewhere each see a different provider pool. We map your licence and target countries against current acquirer appetite and introduce you to providers that fit. In the UK, gambling with credit cards has been banned since April 2020.
Acquirers decide appetite by licence jurisdiction and target country, so a gateway that works for one operator may decline another.
Issuer declines on gambling transactions are common, which hurts deposit conversion even when the acquirer approves you.
Operators relying on one acquirer lose deposits the moment that route is paused, reviewed or exits the sector.
We route operators to providers with current appetite for their licence and markets, and pre-qualify fit before any introduction.
Multi-acquirer card coveragePrimary and backup acquiring with providers active in gaming.
Local methods and open bankingAlternative deposit methods that lift approval rates in your key countries.
Fast player withdrawalsPayout rails that let you pay winners quickly in their local currency.
Operator and affiliate bankingNamed multi-currency accounts for operating funds and affiliate payouts.
Providers move fastest when the file is complete on day one. Have these ready before you apply.
Company documentsCertificate of incorporation, registered address and a short description of what you sell and to whom.
Ownership and IDPassport or ID and proof of address for every owner with 25% or more, and for directors.
Processing historyYour last 3 to 6 months of processing statements, if you have them, including chargeback and refund levels.
Bank statementsRecent business bank statements showing how money moves in and out of the business.
A compliant websiteFull company details, terms, refund and shipping policies, and accurate product descriptions.
Volumes and flowsExpected monthly volume, average transaction size, main customer countries and settlement currency.
Licence and responsible gamblingYour licence, target countries, responsible gambling and AML policies, and approval and chargeback rates if live.
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A casino licensed outside the UK and EU needs card acquiring and local methods for several markets.
A sportsbook's main acquirer withdrew from the sector, cutting deposits overnight.
An operator's deposit approval rate is too low in its biggest market.
Some acquirers work with operators on reputable offshore licences, depending on target markets. Appetite changes often, so check current fit before applying.
No. We only work with licensed operators, and providers will verify your licence and target markets.
No. Gambling with credit cards has been banned in the UK since April 2020. Debit cards, open banking and other methods are used instead.
Many card issuers block or decline gambling transactions as a matter of policy. Local payment methods and open banking can lift approval rates.
Yes, and most established operators do. A multi-acquirer set-up protects deposits if one route is paused or exits the sector.
Give us the detail upfront (volume, set-up, what has been declined) and we can check provider appetite before we speak. We will assess whether there is a suitable provider match and come back to you directly. No obligation, no hard sell.
Have a client in this sector?If you're an EMI, MSB, payment consultant, or adviser with clients in this space you can't service directly, we have a structured introducer arrangement.