Payment Provider

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  DECTA

  62 Bayswater Road, London, England W2 3PH, United Kingdom

  DECTA is a global payment processing company and FinTech specialist that provides end-to-end payment infrastructure. Its full-stack platform covers acquiring, issuing, and processing, enabling businesses to accept card payments, manage merchant accounts, and integrate digital payment methods such as Mastercard, Visa, and Apple Pay. DECTA positions itself as a “bespoke-as-standard” provider, offering tailored solutions for merchants, fintechs, and banks while maintaining flexibility and scalability. The company’s service portfolio includes a white-label payment gateway, cloud-based processing, and seamless integration into the global payments ecosystem. DECTA operates under Authorised Electronic Money Institution Licences issued by regulators in the UK, Ireland, and Cyprus, and holds PCI DSS Level 1, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001:2015 certifications as a processor for Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay International. The company emphasises transparency, security, and long-term partnerships, aiming to simplify complex payment flows so that its customers can focus on growth.

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  Kiron Interactive

  Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

  Kiron Interactive is a privately held global technology company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, that has specialised in virtual sports and number games for the regulated iGaming industry since its founding in 2001. Starting as a niche virtual racing supplier, it has evolved into a comprehensive B2B provider with a portfolio of over 60 virtual games, a proprietary remote game server platform called BetMan Omni, and a lightweight data‑lite solution, Kiron.Lite, tailored for markets with limited connectivity. Kiron’s products reach more than 150 operators across 70 countries, covering both online and retail channels, and the company has been recognised with multiple industry awards including EGR B2B Best Virtual Sports Supplier in 2021 and 2022. The company emphasises practical, robust technology designed for real‑world operational challenges, particularly in emerging markets, and continues to expand its regulated footprint through recent partnerships in Latin America, Africa, and the United States. Kiron remains debt‑free and employs between 51 and 200 people, with co‑CEO Steven Spartinos leading the company.

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  CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid

  Tallinn, Estonia

  CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid provides a white-label crypto payment gateway enabling businesses to accept, convert, and settle cryptocurrency payments without exposing themselves to volatility or regulatory complexity. Backed by its parent company CoinsPaid, which has processed over €9 billion in transaction volume since 2014, the platform supports more than 20 major cryptocurrencies and offers instant fiat conversion, automated settlement to bank accounts, and pre-built plugins for popular e-commerce platforms like WordPress and Magento. The service is widely used in iGaming, e-commerce, and digital services, particularly for high-volume cross-border transactions. Headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, and employing 51–200 people, CryptoProcessing positions itself as a bridge between blockchain payments and traditional financial infrastructure, with PCI DSS Level 1 certification and robust AML/KYC compliance.

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  Clearsky Network

  Central, Hong Kong

  Clearsky Network is a Hong Kong‑based corporate services and advisory firm that operates a global marketplace for regulated assets, including licensed companies, payment institutions, and iGaming operations. Founded in 2017, the company connects buyers and sellers of fully‑licensed entities across multiple jurisdictions, covering sectors such as cryptocurrency, foreign exchange, sports betting, and online gaming. Its marketplace listings feature ready‑made licensed companies, including Hong Kong Money Service Operator (MSO) licenses, Canadian Money Services Business (MSB) licenses, Polish Small Payment Institutions (SPI), UK FCA Small Payment Institutions, Tanzanian sports betting licenses with operations, and strategic iGaming acquisitions. Beyond brokering, Clearsky Network offers complementary services: global corporate structuring, nominee services, regulatory compliance, legal and tax advisory, banking and payment solutions, and online marketing support. With 51–200 employees and headquarters in Central, Hong Kong, the firm positions itself as a single‑partner solution for entrepreneurs and operators seeking swift entry into regulated markets without the months‑long licensing process.

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  Barclaycard

  1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP, United Kingdom

  Barclaycard, launched in 1966 as the UK's first credit card, is the consumer credit card and payment acceptance brand of Barclays, one of the world's oldest and largest universal banks. It operates two primary business streams: a consumer credit card business issuing co-branded and own-brand cards in the UK and US, and a merchant acquiring business called Barclaycard Payments that provides payment processing and point-of-sale solutions to over 100,000 businesses across the UK and Europe. The brand pioneered "plastic money" in Britain and remains a household name, offering products such as the Amazon Rewards card, British Airways Avios card, and Frontier Airlines co-branded cards. In April 2025, Barclays entered a strategic partnership with Brookfield Asset Management to transform Barclaycard Payments, with Brookfield potentially acquiring up to an 80% stake over three years. Barclaycard also integrates with the Nectar loyalty programme and has been a digital banking innovator, including an early mobile-first credit card app. The UK operations are headquartered at Barclays' global offices in London, while US operations are based in Wilmington, Delaware.

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  Banach Technology Limited

  Dublin 2, Ireland

  Banach Technology Limited is a Dublin-headquartered B2B software company that develops sports-betting platforms and quantitative risk-management systems for sportsbook operators. Founded in 2015 by four former leaders of Paddy Power's quantitative analysis division, the company built a proprietary trading engine that enables real-time odds setting, liability management, and in-play wagering across major sports. In 2018 it raised €2.2 million in seed funding from prominent Paddy Power alumni. Banach employed around 40 people at the time of its March 2021 acquisition by Australian online bookmaker PointsBet for US$43 million. Following the deal, Banach's technology became central to PointsBet's in-play strategy, particularly in the U.S. market, while the founders assumed senior roles within the parent company. Banach continues to exist as a wholly owned Irish registered entity but operates as an integrated technology unit of PointsBet Holdings.

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  B4U Global

  201 Republic Street, Valletta, Malta

  B4U Global is a defunct cryptocurrency investment scheme that operated primarily in Pakistan, claiming to offer daily returns through trading, real estate, and other ventures. The company was investigated and shut down by Pakistani regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), which recovered billions of rupees and began distributing funds to victims. Despite presenting itself as a legitimate investment platform via a mobile app and website, independent reviews consistently flagged it as an unregulated, high-risk scheme with no credible licensing or transparency. The original UK-registered entity, B4U GLOBAL LTD, was dissolved in 2021, and the subsequent Pakistani operation left no verifiable headquarters or leadership. B4U Global is not an iGaming or gambling operator; it is a cautionary example of a Ponzi-like fraud exploiting cryptocurrency hype.

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  Bankera

  Vilnius, Lithuania

  Bankera is a modern internet-based banking platform that provides a full suite of payment and account services to individuals and businesses without operating as a traditional licensed bank. Positioned as a “bank account alternative,” the platform issues dedicated European IBANs (International Bank Account Numbers) and facilitates both SEPA and SWIFT international money transfers. Customers can also order physical and virtual debit cards linked to their accounts. The company launched its online banking platform in early 2020, initially offering payment accounts, with plans to roll out additional products such as loans and more advanced card features over time. Bankera’s model sits within the neobank/fintech category, relying on partner banking infrastructure to deliver regulated financial services while focusing on a digital-first user experience. The service is aimed at both retail consumers and business clients who need fast, low-cost cross-border payments and a straightforward online account. Although Bankera describes itself as a neobank for the “digital era,” it does not hold a banking license itself; instead, it operates as a technology layer that connects users to licensed banking partners. The company’s roadmap includes expanding into lending and other financial products, all accessible through its central internet banking interface.

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  Axcess Merchant Services

  Leeds, England, United Kingdom

  Axcess Merchant Services is a technology-driven payment provider founded in 2007 in Leeds, United Kingdom, specializing in secure, tailored payment solutions for high-risk and complex industries such as e-commerce, travel, gaming, and ticketing. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including merchant accounts, payment gateways, multi-currency processing, recurring billing, and wallet solutions, with a proprietary fraud-prevention tool called ReD Shield. Axcess also provides managed merchant services that give clients end-to-end control over key performance indicators and risk exposure, as well as travel insolvency protection and multi-territory services for global operations. Privately held and self-funded, the firm employs between 11 and 50 people and operates through its UK headquarters and a European arm. Its mission is to transform the payments landscape through innovative, secure, and personalised solutions, underpinned by strong data privacy standards and transparent partnerships. The company positions itself as a payment orchestration provider, routing transactions through multiple acquirers to optimise approval rates, and has built a reputation for helping high-risk merchants navigate fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.

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  Baer's Crest (Canada) Inc.

  3200 – 650 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 4P7, Canada

  Baer’s Crest (Canada) Inc. is a licensed financial entity that provides specialized payment processing solutions and financial services for businesses operating in challenging or higher-risk industries, including the iGaming and online gambling sectors. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company positions itself as a partner for merchants that require reliable transaction handling where traditional banking relationships may be difficult to secure. Its platform supports three primary integration methods—hosted page, server‑to‑server, and web services—allowing clients to embed payment options directly into their websites or applications. Baer’s Crest is a small operation (estimated team of 2–5 employees) yet it serves a global client base, with its solution listed on prominent iGaming supplier directories. The company’s contact email (ludo@baerscrest.com) points to founder Ludovic Vuillier as the key point of leadership. While the firm does not publicly disclose its own proprietary brand names for its products, it has a simple, service‑oriented offering focused on adapting to merchants’ specific financial requirements, with a stated mission to foster stability, fuel growth, and inspire innovation within the electronic payments space.

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  Axxonpay

  London, United Kingdom

  AxxonPay is a UK‑registered payment solutions provider that positions itself as a direct bank‑card acquirer and full‑stack payment partner for high‑risk merchants. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in London, the company was created to serve industries often marginalised by mainstream processors – including forex, iGaming, gambling, crypto, CBD, and adult entertainment. AxxonPay offers direct acquiring for Visa, Mastercard, China UnionPay, and JCB, alongside alternative payment methods such as WeChat Pay, Giropay, SOFORT, and SEPA Direct Debit. It also provides multi‑currency IBAN accounts (EUR, USD, GBP) and supports cryptocurrency payments (Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 100+ altcoins). A key differentiator is its advanced fraud‑detection and chargeback‑protection toolkit, which is tailored for high‑risk verticals. The company operates under the legal entity AxxonPay Payments Ltd (UK Companies House no. 14744828). While Trustpilot reviews claim over 700 employees, independent directories such as PayAtlas estimate a workforce of 50–100, indicating a possible discrepancy or rapid growth. AxxonPay markets itself as “the first payment solutions provider to introduce an easy alternative for high‑risk merchants to process payments locally and globally.”

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  Bestpay24

  71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, England WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom

  Bestpay24 is an Asia-focused payment gateway provider that offers a single API for accessing local and secure payment methods across multiple Asian currencies. The company caters to low-, medium-, and high-risk merchants and provides services including merchant services, alternative payment methods, asset management, cross-border payment platforms, and card processing. Its website highlights specific solutions such as a UPI payment gateway for India and a Boost payment gateway for Malaysia, indicating a focus on key Asian markets. Despite these offerings, Bestpay24 has a minimal public footprint: no independent media coverage, no confirmed founding date or headquarters, and no named leadership. Its only external presence is a PayAtlas directory profile from February 2025 and a handful of user reviews on Trustpilot. The company presents itself as a reliable partner for Asian payment processing, but the lack of transparent corporate information makes it difficult to independently assess its scale, ownership, or regulatory standing. Prospective merchants should conduct thorough due diligence before engaging.