PSP and MSB route

Acquiring Partners for PSPs and MSBs

PSPs and MSBs need acquiring partners that understand their merchant portfolio, risk framework, operating regions and MID requirements. A licence or payment platform does not by itself provide an acquiring route.

We help structure that partner requirement and make relevant introductions.

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We connect PSPs and MSBs with potential acquiring partners capable of assessing high-risk merchants and MID issuance needs.

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When a PSP needs another acquiring partner

  • Existing acquiring coverage does not support a target high-risk vertical.
  • The PSP is expanding across Europe or requires a different regional route.
  • The PSP needs APM coverage for Latin America.
  • The merchant portfolio requires additional MID capacity or partner diversification.
  • A generalist provider does not fit the portfolio's risk profile.
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What acquiring partners need to assess

The discussion normally covers the PSP or MSB licence position, compliance model, merchant verticals, onboarding controls, regions, expected volumes, transaction flow, settlement requirements and MID structure.

We do not imply that every partner can issue MIDs for every setup.

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The partner matching process

  1. AssessmentWe review the challenge, geographies and payment methods required.
  2. MatchingWe assess potentially relevant routes across our payment partner network.
  3. Pricing and requirementsWe support the discussion around commercial terms and onboarding requirements.
  4. IntroductionWhere there is potential fit, we introduce the business to the partner to begin onboarding.
No guaranteed approvals

Final onboarding decisions are made by each payment provider following underwriting and compliance review.

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Information to prepare

Provide the entity, licence or registration, current acquiring model, merchant verticals, target regions, expected portfolio volume, card/APM requirements, MID needs and a short explanation of the current gap.

Next step

Find an acquiring partner

Build a structured profile first. Provider availability, approval, pricing and terms remain subject to independent underwriting.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you help a PSP find an acquiring bank?

We can assess the PSP profile and make introductions to potentially relevant acquiring partners in the network.

Does a PSP licence guarantee acquiring?

No. The acquiring partner independently assesses the PSP, portfolio, merchants and controls.

Can the requirement include MID issuance?

Yes. MID issuance needs can be included, but the acquiring partner decides structure and eligibility.

Do you support APM coverage for PSPs?

The network includes APM coverage in Europe, Latin America and Asia, subject to partner assessment.