High-Risk Payment Providers
Curated directory of payment processors that support high-risk verticals — iGaming, forex, adult, gambling, nutraceuticals and regulated industries. Compare KYB requirements, settlement times, rolling reserves and chargeback handling across 40+ specialized acquirers.
Frequently asked
What is a high-risk payment provider?
A high-risk payment provider (or high-risk merchant acquirer) is a payment processor that accepts merchants in industries with elevated chargeback rates, regulatory complexity or fraud exposure — including iGaming, forex, adult, CBD, nutraceuticals and gambling.
How do fees differ for high-risk merchants?
High-risk processors typically charge higher per-transaction fees (3-7% vs 1-3% for standard merchants), require rolling reserves of 5-15% and may apply longer settlement cycles (T+7 to T+30). Pricing depends on volume, vertical and chargeback history.
What KYB documents are required?
Most high-risk acquirers require company registration, beneficial ownership disclosure, gambling/regulatory licenses (where applicable), financial statements, processing history, website compliance review and AML/KYC policies.