emerchantpay
emerchantpay was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in London, UK. It is authorised by the FCA as an e-money institution and is a principal member of Visa and Mastercard, which means it acquires in its own name rather than through a sponsor bank. It serves Europe and global merchants.
Unlike generalist acquirers that treat gambling as an exception, emerchantpay openly names gaming, forex and crypto trading as headline verticals, positioning itself as an acquirer that understands higher-risk, high-volume online merchants.
For operators
For casino and sportsbook operators emerchantpay offers Visa and Mastercard acquiring, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal, the gambling e-wallets Skrill and Neteller, paysafecard, iDEAL, Sofort, giropay, Trustly, open banking and bank transfer. The explicit gaming vertical, principal scheme membership and a method list that already includes the wallets and vouchers players ask for make it a practical single contract for European-facing operators, with settlement typically at T+1 to T+3.
Integration
emerchantpay publishes the Genesis REST API, a hosted payment page and plugins for platforms such as WooCommerce and Magento. Pricing is on request; settlement is typically T+1 to T+3 according to our facts. Gambling onboarding steps are not published.
Licences & compliance
emerchantpay lists FCA e-money authorisation in the UK, Visa and Mastercard principal membership and PCI DSS Level 1 certification. No gambling-specific licences or state approvals are published beyond this.
- FCA EMI (UK)
- Visa/Mastercard principal member
- PCI DSS Level 1
Pros
- FCA-authorised EMI and principal acquirer that openly serves gaming
- Method list includes Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard, Trustly and open banking
- Settlement typically T+1 to T+3
Cons
- Pricing is on request only
- Regional coverage is Europe-centric; no Polish BLIK or Przelewy24 listed
- No published US or Canadian gaming approvals
Verdict
emerchantpay suits licensed European-facing casino and sportsbook operators that want a principal acquirer which treats gaming as core business and bundles the main gambling wallets and bank methods. Operators targeting regulated North America or Polish local methods will need an additional provider.
Frequently asked questions
Does emerchantpay accept gambling merchants?
Yes. It names gaming, forex and crypto trading as headline verticals and is an FCA-authorised EMI and Visa and Mastercard principal member.
How fast does emerchantpay settle?
Settlement is typically T+1 to T+3 per our facts; exact terms are agreed per merchant.
What integration options exist?
The Genesis REST API, a hosted payment page and plugins for WooCommerce, Magento and other platforms.