Payment Processor

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  Electronic Payment Solutions Company

  Holbrook, New York

  Electronic Payments, Inc. (EPI) is a privately held U.S. fintech company founded in 2000 by Michael Nardy to address the overpriced merchant services market for small to midsize businesses. Over two decades, EPI has grown into one of the most respected independent merchant acquirers, processing over $26.5 billion annually across more than 60,000 merchant partnerships. The company differentiates itself through in-house developed technology, including the Exatouch® POS system, Cygma® low-cost processing, and ProCharge® Desktop, along with 24/7 in-house technical support and same-day funding. EPI serves retail, restaurant, bar, brewery, and service-based businesses, and also offers programs for agents, ISOs, and financial institutions. It is ranked as the 23rd largest U.S. acquirer and emphasizes a meet-or-beat rate guarantee and proprietary dual-pricing methodology for cash discounts.

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  Paysafe's Income Access

  Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  Income Access is a market-leading brand in the iGaming, sports betting, online casino, lottery, and financial trading sectors, providing affiliate management software, performance marketing services, and a large affiliate network. Founded in 2002 in Montreal, Canada, the company was acquired by global payments platform Paysafe in September 2016 for CAD $40 million. The acquisition integrated Income Access’s industry-leading affiliate technology into Paysafe’s product suite, which includes digital wallets like Skrill and Neteller, and prepaid eCash solutions like PaysafeCard. Since joining Paysafe, Income Access has continued to operate as a dedicated brand, offering omni-channel tracking, detailed campaign management, flexible reporting, and a fully managed affiliate program service. Its platform supports over 25,000 affiliates, helping merchants acquire and retain customers across verticals including sports betting, online casino, poker, bingo, sweepstakes, forex, and lottery. The brand’s solutions are trusted by major operators and have won multiple industry awards from EGR, iGB Affiliate, and SiGMA Americas. Income Access also facilitates integrated payment processing through the broader Paysafe ecosystem, enabling efficient commission payouts and seamless player conversions.

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  iSX Financial

  Nicosia, Cyprus

  ISX Financial is a Cyprus-based banktech and regtech firm that provides a complete ecosystem of monetary financial services and technologies for businesses in the EEA and UK. The company offers multi-currency corporate IBAN accounts, cross-border payments, open-banking solutions, card acquiring, and KYC/AML compliance tools, all integrated into a single platform. Founded in 2016 by Nikogiannis Karantzis, ISX Financial EU PLC (part of the Xryma Plc Group) has grown from a patent-driven fraud-prevention startup into a regulated e-money institution authorised by the Central Bank of Cyprus and the UK Financial Conduct Authority. Its branded products include ISXPay®, ISXMoney®, PaidBy® and flykk®. Operating out of its headquarters in Nicosia, with additional offices in London, Melbourne, Gzira (Malta), Tel Aviv and Vilnius, the company serves a global client base and employs approximately 159 people. ISX Financial has consistently reported profitable growth, achieving record revenues in 2024 and sustaining strong EBITDA margins through disciplined cost management and ongoing investment in innovation.

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  Payhound

  Level 0A, Centris Business Gateway II, Triq is-Salib tal-Imriehel, Zone 3 Central Business District, CBD 3020, Birkirkara, Malta

  Payhound is a regulated virtual assets services provider headquartered in Birkirkara, Malta, specialising in cryptocurrency payments and settlements for businesses. Founded in 2018 as Moneybite by a team of banking and payments industry experts, the company launched under the Payhound brand in 2019 and secured a Virtual Financial Assets Service Provider licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) in 2021—making it one of the first regulated entities in the crypto payments space under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). Payhound offers a full suite of crypto-native financial services including crypto payment processing, cross-border transfers, high-volume (OTC) trading, and mass payouts, all delivered through an API-driven infrastructure that enables instant settlement. The platform supports major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and various stablecoins, alongside fiat conversion capabilities. Payhound primarily serves the iGaming sector but also caters to affiliates, forex brokers, payment service providers, e-commerce merchants, and luxury services. In 2024, the company processed over €1 billion in payments and won the “Best Crypto Payment Provider” award at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2026. With a lean team of 11–50 employees and a strong regulatory footing, Payhound positions itself as a trusted bridge between traditional finance and digital assets for enterprise clients across Europe and beyond.

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  Paysafe

  2 Gresham Street, 1st Floor, London EC2V 7AD, United Kingdom

  Paysafe is a global payments platform that connects businesses and consumers through a comprehensive suite of secure, flexible payment solutions. With over 30 years of experience, the company specializes in serving the iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, retail, travel, and hospitality sectors. Its integrated platform spans card processing, digital wallets (Skrill, Neteller), eCash (PaysafeCard), and a wide range of local payment methods. Headquartered in London, UK, and listed on the NYSE (PSFE), Paysafe processes annualized transaction volumes of $167 billion as of 2025. The company employs approximately 2,900 staff across 12 countries and supports more than 260 payment types in 48 currencies. Paysafe’s core purpose is to enable seamless, secure transactions that drive growth for merchants and enhance the consumer experience, particularly within the experience economy. Its long-standing focus on iGaming has made it a trusted partner for operators, affiliates, and players worldwide, offering dedicated solutions for deposits, withdrawals, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Through continuous innovation, strategic partnerships, and a sales-first culture under CEO Bruce Lowthers, Paysafe is strengthening its position as a premier payments provider for the global entertainment and gaming industries.

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  LAG Merchant Group

  Pietà, Malta

  LAG Merchant Group Ltd. is a Maltese financial services consultancy and intermediary that specializes in providing banking and payment solutions for high-risk industries, notably iGaming, cryptocurrency, forex, and fintech. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pietà, Malta, the company acts as a bridge between high-risk merchants and regulated financial institutions, leveraging partnerships with licensed electronic money institutions (EMIs) and banks. It does not hold its own banking licence but facilitates merchant accounts, multi-currency accounts, payment processing, and compliance support through partners such as Bilderlings, Em@ney, and OpenPayd. With a small team of 2–10 employees, LAG Merchant Group emphasizes personalized service and deep regulatory expertise, serving clients from startups to established operators globally. Its services cover SEPA, SWIFT, Faster Payments, card acquiring, crypto payments, and open banking, making it a comprehensive partner for operational banking needs in regulated but higher-risk verticals. The company’s presence in Malta, a key hub for iGaming and fintech, underpins its credibility in the sector.

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  Jetonbank

  Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica

  Jetonbank (legal name: Jeton Bank Limited) is a digital-first international business bank that launched in 2022 and is licensed and regulated by the Financial Services Unit of the Ministry of Finance of the Commonwealth of Dominica under the International Banking Act. The bank provides multi-currency business accounts, IBANs, global payment sending and receiving, foreign exchange conversion, and virtual card services—all through an all-digital platform designed for companies that operate across borders. While its core offering is general business banking, Jetonbank has a strong presence in the iGaming and online gambling sector, as evidenced by its active participation at industry conferences such as SBC Summit Lisbon, where its CEO has outlined the bank’s strategic direction for the sector. Jetonbank operates as a member of the Swift network (Swift code: JETODMD2) and holds an LEI code, enabling it to facilitate secure, compliant cross-border payments for businesses worldwide. The bank is part of the broader Jeton ecosystem, which also includes the consumer-facing digital wallet Jeton.com, but operates as a separately licensed and regulated banking institution. Under the leadership of recently appointed CEO Cenk Saltan, Jetonbank is entering a new chapter focused on innovation, expanded currency support, and deeper integration with payment partners serving the iGaming and fintech industries.

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  Jeton

  London, United Kingdom

  Jeton is a UK-based fintech company that operates a comprehensive digital wallet and payment platform, enabling users to send, receive, exchange, and spend money across borders with ease. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, the company was built on the vision of making financial services more inclusive, transparent, and user-friendly. Its all-in-one app and web platform give consumers and businesses access to over 70 payment methods across 27 countries, supporting both fiat currencies and cryptocurrency transactions. Jeton is registered with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an electronic money institution and holds ISO 27001 certification, underlining its commitment to security and compliance. The platform has attracted more than one million registered users and is widely adopted in the iGaming industry as a preferred deposit and withdrawal method. Its product suite includes the Jeton Wallet, Jeton Card (a prepaid contactless card), and JetonCash (anonymous digital vouchers), alongside services for international money transfers and currency exchange. Jeton has gained significant industry recognition, appearing on the Financial Times FT1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for 2024 and 2025, and winning gold awards for website and digital design. Strategic partnerships with football clubs such as West Ham United and brand ambassadors like Alexis Mac Allister and Kou Itakura further strengthen its global brand presence.

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  FUZE FINANCE

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  Fuze Finance is a fully regulated digital assets infrastructure platform headquartered in Dubai, UAE, purpose-built for banks, fintechs, and financial institutions across the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in 2022, the company offers a Digital-Assets-as-a-Service model that enables clients to embed crypto trading, stablecoin payments, custodial wallets, and fiat on/off ramps directly into their existing applications via a single API integration. With over $26 million in venture funding from Galaxy Digital, e& capital, and Further Ventures, Fuze has processed more than $10 billion in annual volume, serving 400 institutional clients across 65 countries. The company operates under the regulatory oversight of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and is recognised as MENA's first regulated digital assets infrastructure provider, positioning itself as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain technology. Its CEO, Mo Ali Yusuf, was named one of the Top 20 Performing CEOs by Unlock Blockchain in early 2025, reflecting the company's rapid growth and influence in the region's digital asset landscape.

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  ElenPAY

  Barcelona, Spain

  ElenPAY is a Barcelona-based Bitcoin Lightning Network Payment Service Provider (PSP) purpose-built for platforms, fintechs, and digital businesses that require instant, low-cost Bitcoin payments at scale. Founded as a private, self-owned company, it claims to be the first Lightning PSP designed specifically for business payment needs, processing over $2 billion in monthly volume and more than 50 million transactions per month. By leveraging the Lightning Network—a second-layer protocol on Bitcoin—ElenPAY enables under-one-second confirmations and near-zero fees, making it economically viable for high-frequency, small-to-medium transactions. The company primarily serves the online gambling and iGaming ecosystem, as well as crypto wallets and other digital merchants seeking to eliminate chargebacks and reduce reliance on traditional payment rails. Despite its impressive operational metrics, ElenPAY maintains a low public profile with no disclosed founding details, leadership team, or independent verification of its claimed volumes.

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  DPay Africa

  Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

  DPay Africa is a licensed payment provider focused exclusively on the gaming and iGaming industries across Africa. Operating as a merchant aggregator, the company offers a tailored payment stack that enables gambling operators to accept deposits and process payouts through multiple local channels. Its core technological differentiator is a cascading-routing system that automatically attempts a transaction across several banks and payment providers in sequence, maximising authorisation success rates and reducing failed payments. This approach is particularly valuable in Africa’s fragmented digital payments landscape, where mobile money, bank transfers, debit/credit cards, USSD, and POS terminals coexist with varying reliability. DPay Africa positions itself as a one-stop, conversion-focused gateway for sportsbooks, casino platforms, and other licensed gaming businesses seeking to enter or scale within African markets. While the company maintains an active web presence and describes itself as licensed and fully compliant with financial regulations, detailed public information remains limited: no founding date, physical headquarters address, employee headcount, or executive leadership team have been disclosed. This suggests a relatively private or early-stage operation that has chosen to keep corporate details restricted. Despite the lack of public transparency, its participation in major industry events such as iGB L!VE indicates an ambition to serve the fast-growing African iGaming sector with a specialised, high-success-rate payments infrastructure.