CatalystPay
CatalystPay was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Belfast, UK. It is a European high-risk PSP with coverage in Europe, North America and APAC, and has partnered with Paynetics for BIN sponsorship, which underpins its card issuing and acquiring capability.
Its positioning is a gaming-friendly PSP that markets high approval rates and instant payouts to merchants, with published pricing, which is rare in the high-risk segment. Our source confidence is medium.
For operators
For gaming merchants CatalystPay offers Visa and Mastercard processing, Apple Pay and Google Pay, bank transfer and Bitcoin. It markets high approval rates and instant payouts for the vertical, and the Paynetics BIN sponsorship gives it a regulated issuing partner. Gambling e-wallets and local European bank methods are not listed in our facts, so operators often pair it with other providers for a full cashier.
Integration
CatalystPay publishes a REST API with sandbox and webhooks, a virtual terminal and recurring billing. Pricing is published at interchange plus one to two percent plus 0.30 euro per transaction, with settlement in five to seven business days.
Licences & compliance
No licences of its own are published for CatalystPay in our facts; its card capability rests on BIN sponsorship from Paynetics. Operators should confirm which regulated entity holds funds and what reserves apply to gaming merchants.
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Pros
- Published pricing: interchange plus 1–2% plus EUR 0.30
- Paynetics BIN sponsorship and marketed instant payouts
- REST API with sandbox and webhooks, plus Bitcoin acceptance
Cons
- Settlement of 5–7 business days is slow compared with mainstream PSPs
- No own licences published
- No gambling e-wallets or local bank methods listed
Verdict
CatalystPay suits small and mid-sized gaming merchants in Europe that want a high-risk PSP with transparent pricing, card plus Bitcoin acceptance and a regulated sponsorship partner behind the cards. Operators needing fast settlement or a broad APM list should combine it with other providers.
Frequently asked questions
What does CatalystPay charge?
Published pricing is interchange plus one to two percent plus 0.30 euro per transaction, with settlement in five to seven business days.
Who is CatalystPay's BIN sponsor?
CatalystPay has partnered with Paynetics for BIN sponsorship.
Does CatalystPay accept crypto?
Bitcoin is listed among its methods alongside Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay and bank transfer.