Online casinos
Slots, table games and live dealer, often multi-brand on one licence.
iGaming payments
iGaming payment providers that accept your licence and your markets
Online casinos, slots, live dealer and sportsbook operators: get matched with PSPs, acquirers and local payment method providers that already process iGaming, with both deposits and payouts.
- 6Markets covered
- 6Licences
- 8Payment rails
CardsSEPA InstantOpen bankingPIXSPEIInteracUSDTE-walletsMGAUKGCCuraçaoAnjouanKahnawakeIsle of Man
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- We never hold your funds
What is an iGaming payment provider?
An iGaming payment provider is a PSP, acquirer or alternative payment method provider that processes player deposits and withdrawals for online casinos, sportsbooks and other real-money gaming operators. Mainstream gateways such as Stripe and PayPal exclude most gambling, so operators work with specialist high-risk providers.
No single provider covers every licence and country. One PSP accepts Curaçao-licensed casinos in Latin America but not in Europe; another takes MGA operators with cards and open banking but has no PIX. Most operators therefore run several providers at once: a primary card processor, local payment methods per market, a crypto rail and at least one backup so the cashier never goes dark.
What providers check before onboarding you
- Gaming licence (MGA, UKGC, Curaçao, Anjouan, Kahnawake, Isle of Man) and the markets it covers
- Target countries and whether real-money gaming is legal there
- Responsible gaming, KYC and age-verification controls
- Monthly GGR or deposit volume, average deposit and payout ratio
- Chargeback, refund and fraud history, plus previous PSPs
- Game providers, platform, and affiliate or bonus practices
We collect all of this once and send each provider exactly what its underwriting team needs.
Who we place in iGaming
Sportsbooks
Event-driven deposit peaks and instant withdrawals around big fixtures.
Crypto casinos
Fiat on-ramp plus crypto deposits and stablecoin settlement.
Platforms & aggregators
White-label casino platforms and B2B suppliers needing payment partners for their operators.
Payment methods iGaming operators need, by market
Coverage differs by provider. We only match you with providers that support the markets and methods you need.
| Market | Common methods | What providers look for |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | Cards, SEPA Instant, open banking, e-wallets | MGA and local licences drive acceptance |
| United Kingdom | Debit cards, Faster Payments, open banking | UKGC licence required; credit cards are banned for gambling |
| Brazil | PIX, cards | Federal betting licence required since January 2025 |
| Mexico & LATAM | SPEI, OXXO, PSE, cards | Rules differ by country |
| Canada | Interac, cards | Ontario requires an iGaming Ontario registration |
| Global | Crypto (BTC, USDT), e-wallets | Often used as a second rail and for payouts |
We do not place real-money gaming merchants that target players in India. India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 bans online money games and bars payment facilitation for them.
Common iGaming payment problems, and how we fix them
Deposits failing
Issuers decline gambling MCC 7995 transactions, so card approval rates swing by country and bank. Local APMs and routing fix most of this.
MID closed overnight
A single closure stops the cashier. Operators that keep a backup PSP live keep taking deposits.
Payouts too slow
Players judge a casino by withdrawal speed. Providers differ widely in payout rails and cut-off times.
How Approvd finds your iGaming payment provider
- 01
Prepare
One application with your licence, ownership, policies, markets and volumes. We flag gaps before any provider sees it.
- 02
Match
We shortlist two or three providers whose appetite fits your profile. You approve every introduction.
- 03
Compare
See fees, rolling reserve, settlement speed and currencies side by side.
- 04
Go live
The provider completes its own underwriting. We coordinate documents and integration, then help you add a backup.
iGaming payment provider FAQs
Which payment providers accept online casinos?
Specialist high-risk PSPs, acquirers and alternative payment method providers accept online casinos. Each one has its own appetite for licences, countries, payment methods and volumes, so the right provider depends on where you are licensed and where your players are. Approvd matches you with providers that already process operators like you.
Can I get a casino payment gateway with a Curaçao licence?
Yes. Many high-risk providers accept Curaçao-licensed operators, but usually only for certain markets and often with a rolling reserve. Under Curaçao’s licensing reform, providers increasingly ask for the new licence rather than a sub-licence, so have your licence documents ready.
Why do card deposits fail so often in iGaming?
Gambling transactions use MCC 7995, which many issuing banks block or score as high risk, and some countries restrict gambling payments entirely. Operators raise approval rates by adding local payment methods, routing across several PSPs and using 3-D Secure.
Do iGaming PSPs support player withdrawals?
Most do, but payout coverage varies by country and method. Some providers only handle deposits, so check that the provider supports payouts on the same rails your players use, such as PIX, SEPA Instant, Interac or crypto.
How many payment providers should a casino use?
Most operators run at least two or three: a primary card processor, local payment methods for each key market and a backup provider. This protects deposits if one provider closes your account, caps your volume or has an outage.
Can a new casino with no processing history get approved?
Yes, some providers accept new operators, usually with lower volume caps, a higher rolling reserve or extra checks. A complete application with licence, ownership, AML/KYC and responsible gaming policies makes the biggest difference.
Find iGaming payment providers that fit your business.
Tell us your licence, markets and volume. We reply with the providers that fit, and nothing is shared without your approval.