iGaming, Competition & eSports Merchants

Q: What is MCC 7994?

MCC 7994 is the Merchant Category Code commonly used for video game arcades, skill-based gaming, competition platforms and certain gaming-related businesses, depending on the acquiring bank’s classification.

Q: Can CardPayGo support high-risk gaming businesses?

Yes. We specialise in high-risk industries and work with acquiring partners experienced in supporting regulated gaming merchants.

Q: Do you support esports businesses?

Yes. We provide payment solutions for esports tournament organisers, gaming competition platforms and related digital gaming businesses.

Q: Can I accept international payments?

Yes. Our payment solutions include multi-currency processing and cross-border payment acceptance.

Q: Is your payment gateway secure?

Yes. Our gateway is PCI DSS compliant and includes fraud prevention, transaction monitoring and secure payment technology.

Q: What payment methods are supported?

Businesses can accept major credit and debit cards, mobile wallet payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, and other digital payment methods depending on the merchant setup.

Q: How long does onboarding take?

CardPayGo offers fast onboarding and states that many merchants can be approved and set up within a few hours, depending on business verification requirements.

Q: Do you offer recurring billing?

Yes. We can support subscription and recurring payment models where appropriate.

Q: Can you help businesses previously declined?

Yes. Many of our acquiring partners specialise in high-risk industries and assess applications individually through human underwriting.

Q: What documents are required?

Requirements typically include company registration, licences, compliance documentation, processing forecasts and identification documents.

Specialist Payment Processing for High-Risk Gaming Merchants

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CardPayGo delivers secure payment processing for licensed iGaming, esports and competition platforms with specialist high-risk expertise, human underwriting and scalable global payment solutions.

PCI DSS Compliant Infrastructure

Protect customer data and process payments securely with a fully PCI DSS compliant gateway and advanced security controls.

Ecommerce Integrations

Connect seamlessly with leading ecommerce platforms, shopping carts, and custom websites through flexible integration options.

Fraud & Risk Engine

Reduce risk with real-time fraud screening, 3D Secure authentication, and intelligent transaction monitoring tools.

Sandbox Environment Included

Build, test, and validate payment integrations in a secure pre-production environment.

Built for Regulated Gaming Businesses

Licensed iGaming Operators
Esports Tournament Platforms
Skill-Based Competition Websites
Fantasy Sports Platforms
Online Gaming Communities
Digital Gaming Services

Secure Payment Solutions for iGaming, Competition & Esports Businesses

Accept payments with confidence through specialist payment solutions built for iGaming operators, competition platforms and esports businesses. CardPayGo provides secure, scalable payment processing for merchants operating under MCC 7994, helping regulated businesses overcome the challenges of high-risk acquiring. Whether you manage an esports tournament platform, skill-based competition website or licensed iGaming operation, our experienced team connects you with trusted acquiring partners and payment technology designed for long-term success.

Specialist MCC 7994 Expertise

Our team understands the unique acquiring requirements for regulated gaming merchants, helping eligible businesses secure stable, long-term payment processing.

Human-Led Underwriting

Applications are reviewed by experienced specialists who assess your licensing, compliance and business model beyond automated risk scoring.

Global Payment Acceptance

Accept payments worldwide with multi-currency support, trusted acquiring partners and scalable payment infrastructure for growing gaming businesses.

Secure Gaming Payments

Process transactions through a PCI DSS-compliant gateway with advanced fraud prevention, chargeback tools and enterprise-grade payment security.

Specialist Payment Processing for High-Risk Gaming Merchants

Businesses operating within the gaming industry often experience difficulties obtaining reliable payment processing. Strict underwriting requirements, regulatory obligations and increased fraud risks mean many mainstream providers automatically decline applications or impose restrictive processing limit.

CardPayGo specialises in supporting high-risk merchants. Our experienced payment professionals work closely with licensed gaming operators, competition platforms and esports businesses to identify the most suitable acquiring partners. Every application is assessed individually through a human-led onboarding process, giving legitimate merchants a fair opportunity to secure dependable payment processing.

What is MCC 7994?

MCC 7994 is the Merchant Category Code commonly used for video game arcades, skill-based gaming, competition platforms and certain gaming-related businesses, depending on the acquiring bank’s classification.

Can CardPayGo support high-risk gaming businesses?

Yes. We specialise in high-risk industries and work with acquiring partners experienced in supporting regulated gaming merchants.

Do you support esports businesses?

Yes. We provide payment solutions for esports tournament organisers, gaming competition platforms and related digital gaming businesses.

Can I accept international payments?

Yes. Our payment solutions include multi-currency processing and cross-border payment acceptance.

Is your payment gateway secure?

Yes. Our gateway is PCI DSS compliant and includes fraud prevention, transaction monitoring and secure payment technology.

What payment methods are supported?

Businesses can accept major credit and debit cards, mobile wallet payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, and other digital payment methods depending on the merchant setup.

How long does onboarding take?

CardPayGo offers fast onboarding and states that many merchants can be approved and set up within a few hours, depending on business verification requirements.

Do you offer recurring billing?

Yes. We can support subscription and recurring payment models where appropriate.

Can you help businesses previously declined?

Yes. Many of our acquiring partners specialise in high-risk industries and assess applications individually through human underwriting.

What documents are required?

Requirements typically include company registration, licences, compliance documentation, processing forecasts and identification documents.

Can CardPayGo help reduce chargebacks?

Yes, we provide fraud screening tools, risk monitoring, and expert support to help gaming merchants minimise chargeback risk.

Why choose CardPayGo?

Our experience in high-risk payment processing, specialist acquiring network and human-led onboarding help legitimate gaming businesses access reliable payment solutions.

What clients say about CardPayGO...

Huge thanks to the CardPayGo team Huge thanks to the CardPayGo team for the excellent support. The team helped us find the right processing solution and made onboarding effortless. Fast, smart, and super reliable. Highly recommend!

Rafael Sarim

Sarah is simply the best customer manager! Thank you so much, Sarah! She was helping on every step. She did even more than she could. It was the best assistance I ever got

Timur Kadyrov

Great support, thinking about the benefit for it's customers when offering solutions. Fast, friendly and good support. They take the time to help you and reply to every question asked. Unlike many other companies we had contact with before, they do try to find the best solution for their customers and not only for themselves. I would definitely recommend CardPayGo.

David Jorissen