High-Risk Retail Payments Without the Roadblocks
Accept payments in-store and online with proven POS systems, secure gateways, and flexible invoicing from Swipe Pay.
Trust & Compliance Strip
- Registered ISO/MSP of Esquire Bank, N.A., Jericho, NY
- Flexible Pricing (Interchange-Plus, Flat-Rate, Dual Pricing)
- Advanced Risk & Chargeback Tools
- ISO/MSP registration and pricing models are shown across Swipe Pay’s site and pricing page.
Supported POS & Payment Platforms
Payment processing for high-risk industries may require additional underwriting and approval. Availability depends on the business type, transaction profile, and applicable requirements.
Firearms-specific POS with compliance tools and bound book integration.
Retail POS and payment tools, where permitted and subject to applicable requirements.
Flexible retail POS ecosystem for inventory and sales management, where permitted.
Cloud-based retail POS for inventory and sales management.
Highly customizable payment gateway for businesses requiring flexible payment integrations.
Payment gateway supporting online and card-not-present transactions.
Secure payment gateway with flexible processing and recurring billing capabilities.
Modern API-driven payment gateway for businesses requiring custom integrations.
Who We Support (Industries)
We underwrite and support a broad range of high-risk categories:
Gambling & Online Gaming
Prepaid Debit, Calling Cards, VoIP
Pharmaceuticals
Tobacco / E-Cigarette
Telemarketing
Adult Entertainment
Dating Services
Accommodations / Ticketing Agents / Subscriptions
Financial Counseling, Credit Repair/Reduction
Recurring Billing, Timeshares
Cryptocurrency
CBD / Kratom
Advanced Gateway & Digital Invoicing
Consolidate your entire payment workflow. From real-time virtual terminals to high-volume recurring billing, our infrastructure scales with your ambition.
Swipe Pay provides secure payment gateways for high-risk retailers:
- Supports credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH payments.
Works across web, mobile, and POS channels. - Includes advanced fraud detection and configurable risk rules.
- Offers APIs and SDKs for integration with existing systems.
These gateways allow merchants to manage in-store and online payments efficiently.
Simple invoicing with built-in payment acceptance
Swipe Pay makes invoicing simple and flexible:
Electronic Invoicing
Send invoices via email with detailed line items.
PDF Attachments
Customers receive ready-to-pay documents instantly.
Recurring Billing
Ideal for subscription services or repeat orders.
Integrated Payment Links
Enable customers to pay securely with one click.
Pricing Options Built for Risk & Scale
- Interchange-Plus: Transparent, cost-based pricing.
- Flat-Rate: Simplicity and predictability for stable forecasting.
- Dual Pricing: Offer a cash and a card price to offset card-acceptance costs.
Note: Many high-risk programs include risk terms such as rolling reserves, delayed funding windows, or volume caps. We’ll scope the right structure for your MCC, model, and chargeback profile (discussed during underwriting).
Industrial Standard
Hardware Options
Your customers spend time online. Connect with them directly through social platforms and integrate orders directly into your system.
Countertop terminals​
Simple, reliable, fast
Wireless/portable​
For pop-ups, curbside, or events
POS stations​
Cash drawer, printer, and scanner integrations​
Ecom
Your customers spend time online. Connect with them directly through social platforms and integrate orders directly into your system.
End-to-End Solutions
- Card-Present: Countertop & wireless EMV terminals for storefronts, pop-ups, and events.
- Mobile Readers: Bluetooth readers for field sales and delivery.
- POS Systems: Full register setups with peripherals, permissions, and reporting for high-volume environments.
- Custom App / Payment Integrations: Expand into native apps or platforms with gateway + SDK support.
- E-Commerce & Gateway: Secure online checkout, tokenization, and recurring billing support.
- Gift Card & Loyalty (where permitted): Drive repeat purchases and LTV; configured to your compliance scope.
Risk & Chargeback Playbook
- Proactive Monitoring: Velocity checks, threshold rules, and anomaly alerts reduce false positives and stop abuse early.
- Dispute Management: Alerts + evidence workflows to contest chargebacks quickly and improve recovery.
- International Settings: Geolocation and multi-currency options aligned to your target markets.
- Program Fit: We design reserves, settlement timing, and caps that balance risk with growth (final terms set at underwriting).
Onboarding & Underwriting (What to Expect)
Discovery & Statement Review
We assess your model, volumes, descriptors, and current fee loads. Swipe Pay
Documentation & Compliance
KYC/KYB docs, policies, marketing review, fulfillment and refund terms.
Program Design
Pricing model, fraud controls, reserve/settlement settings, and gateway/POS selection. Swipe Pay
Go-Live & Optimization
Device/app setup, descriptor testing, and chargeback-ratio guardrails with periodic reviews.
FAQs
Which high-risk verticals can Swipe Pay support?
See our current list above (e.g., gambling, online gaming, adult, dating, subscriptions, ticketing, credit repair, crypto, CBD/kratom, and more). Final eligibility is set during underwriting.Â
Do you support international transactions and multi-currency?
Yes. Global acceptance and cross-border compliance are part of our high-risk toolkit.Â
How do you help with chargebacks?
We provide alerts and dispute workflows so you can respond in time and recover revenue. Swipe Pay
What pricing options do you offer?
Interchange-Plus, Flat-Rate, and Dual Pricing are available; we’ll help choose what fits your margins and risk profile. Swipe Pay
Are you a registered ISO/MSP?
Yes — Swipe Pay is a registered ISO/MSP of Esquire Bank, N.A., Jericho, NY.Â
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