BVNK
BVNK was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in London, UK, serving Europe, North America, APAC and global merchants. It processes approximately 25 billion dollars annually and in August 2026 completed its acquisition by Mastercard in a deal worth up to 1.8 billion dollars.
Its positioning is stablecoin and crypto payments infrastructure for businesses rather than a casino-specific cashier, with bank-transfer rails alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, Litecoin and Tron.
For operators
For casino and sportsbook operators BVNK provides pay-ins and especially payouts in stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies, with bank transfer for fiat legs. It integrates with the cashier orchestrators PaymentIQ, Praxis and BridgerPay, so operators can add it without a bespoke build. Published payout pricing is 0.25 dollars per 100 dollars, pay-ins are negotiable, and the minimum monthly volume of 500,000 dollars positions it for established operators.
Integration
BVNK publishes a REST API with sandbox, signed webhooks, payment links and a hosted page, and partners with the cashier platforms PaymentIQ, Praxis and BridgerPay. Payouts cost 0.25 dollars per 100 dollars, pay-ins are negotiable, and a minimum monthly volume of 500,000 dollars applies.
Licences & compliance
BVNK lists MiCA CASP and EMI authorisations in Malta from the MFSA, an FCA EMI licence in the UK, and FinCEN MSB registration with money transmitter licences in 39 US states. Its acquisition by Mastercard closed in August 2026.
- MiCA CASP (MT, MFSA)
- EMI (MT)
- FCA EMI (UK)
- FinCEN MSB + MTLs in 39 US states
Pros
- MiCA CASP, EMI and FCA licences plus US MSB and 39 state MTLs
- Published payout pricing and ready connectors to PaymentIQ, Praxis and BridgerPay
- Scale and backing of Mastercard following the 2026 acquisition
Cons
- Minimum monthly volume of $500k excludes smaller operators
- Pay-in pricing negotiable rather than published
- Infrastructure focus rather than gambling-specific tooling
Verdict
BVNK suits established, licensed operators with significant volume that need regulated stablecoin payouts and pay-ins in Europe and the US, particularly those already on PaymentIQ, Praxis or BridgerPay. Start-ups below the volume threshold should look at smaller crypto gateways.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns BVNK?
Mastercard acquired BVNK for up to 1.8 billion dollars in a deal that closed in August 2026.
What does BVNK charge for payouts?
Published payout pricing is 0.25 dollars per 100 dollars; pay-in pricing is negotiable and a 500,000 dollar monthly minimum applies.
Which licences does BVNK hold?
MiCA CASP and EMI in Malta, an FCA EMI licence in the UK, and FinCEN MSB registration with money transmitter licences in 39 US states.