Inovio (InovioPay)
Inovio was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, US. It operates across North America, Europe and global markets as a high-risk gateway and is partnered with North American Bancard, one of the larger US merchant-acquiring groups.
Its positioning is explicit: unlike mainstream acquirers that accept gambling selectively, Inovio advertises casino, sports betting and iGaming merchant accounts as a product line. Our source confidence for this provider is medium.
For operators
For casino and sportsbook operators Inovio offers Visa and Mastercard processing, Apple Pay, Google Pay and bank transfer, with recurring billing for subscription-style products. The offer is card-centric; gambling e-wallets, vouchers and local European bank methods are not listed in our facts, so operators typically use Inovio for card acquiring in North America and add other providers for alternative methods.
Integration
Inovio publishes a REST API, a hosted payment page, a white-label API for platforms and recurring billing. Pricing is on request, and onboarding details for gambling merchants are not published.
Licences & compliance
Inovio describes its gateway as PCI DSS compliant. No e-money licence, money transmitter licence or state gaming approvals are published in our facts. Its partnership with North American Bancard is the main public indicator of its acquiring relationships.
- PCI DSS compliant gateway
Pros
- Openly markets casino, sports betting and iGaming merchant accounts
- Partnered with North American Bancard
- White-label API and recurring billing for platforms
Cons
- Card-centric method list with no e-wallets or local bank methods
- No licences or state approvals published
- Pricing on request and medium source confidence
Verdict
Inovio suits North American-facing gambling merchants that have been declined by mainstream acquirers and need a gateway that openly serves the vertical, especially card-heavy sportsbooks and casinos. Operators in regulated European markets or those needing a broad APM list should combine it with other providers or look at European high-risk PSPs.
Frequently asked questions
Does Inovio accept online casinos and sportsbooks?
Yes. Inovio directly markets casino, sports betting and iGaming merchant accounts as part of its high-risk offering.
Which banks does Inovio work with?
Our facts record a partnership with North American Bancard; other acquiring relationships are not published.
What methods can operators offer through Inovio?
Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay and bank transfer, with recurring billing available.