Global Payment Acceptance

This Global Payment Acceptance category covers issues related to accepting international payments, supporting multi-currency transactions, and challenges faced by merchants when expanding into global markets.

This category also guides to geo-specific payment solutions: how to win approvals and stay compliant by tailoring rails, APMs and routing to each region. We cover local vs cross-border acquiring, 3DS/SCA rules, FX/MCP, sanctions/geofencing, payout rails, and onboarding nuances for high-risk (iGaming, betting, FX/CFD, adult, crypto). Region playbooks include:

  • EU/EEA & UK: SEPA/SCT Inst, Open Banking (PIS/AIS), iDEAL/Payconiq/Swish/Blik/Bizum; GDPR/PSD2.

  • USA/Canada: Cards, ACH/eCheck & RTP; EFT (CA).

  • LATAM: Pix, boletos, SPEI, PSE, local acquiring.

  • APAC: UPI (IN), PayNow (SG), FPS (HK), PromptPay (TH), DuitNow (MY), QRIS (ID), JP/KR wallets.

  • MENA/GCC: mada (SA), KNET (KW), BenefitPay (BH), UAE local rails & wallets.

  • Africa & South Africa: M-Pesa & mobile money.

Suggested outbound resources (authoritative) about Global Payment Acceptance and GEO-Specific Payment Solutions:
European Payments Council (SEPA) • EBA (PSD2/SCA) • NPCI (UPI) • Banco Central do Brasil (Pix) • HKMA (FPS) • Bank of Thailand (PromptPay) • Bank Negara Malaysia (DuitNow) • PayNow SG • Saudi Payments (mada) • Safaricom (M-Pesa)

Stripe Payments Company — Not Suited for iGaming? Here’s What You Should Know

Illustration of Stripe Payments Company alternatives for gambling and iGaming with roulette, credit card, consultant, and smartphone

Many businesses start out searching for a Stripe payments company, hoping to plug in a sleek solution and start processing transactions immediately. But for gambling, betting, and iGaming operators—especially in Europe, the United States, and Turkey—the reality is more complex. Stripe does not support high-risk industries, and iGaming businesses must turn to more specialized payment methods and partners.

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Payment Methods for Crypto Exchanges: Integration for Market Expansion

Global payment methods for crypto exchanges, featuring ACH, bank transfers, Alipay, Apple Pay, Google Pay

In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency trading, the adaptability and diversity of your payment methods determine the breadth and diversity of your global customer base. Let’s delve into the essential payment methods for crypto exchanges that can significantly enhance the customer experience and operational efficiency for small to medium-sized exchanges with monthly turnovers starting from USD 500,000.

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