Types of Adult Industry Businesses We Support
- Toys and Novelties
- Adult Content Creators
- Streaming Platforms
- Online Dating Services
- Fetish Products and Lingerie
- Adult Video Games
- Sex Education Platforms
- Phone Services
- Adult Retailers and Boutiques
- And much more!
Why Are Adult Businesses Considered High-Risk by Payment Processors?
Payment processors consider adult businesses high-risk for many reasons:
- High Chargeback Rates: Cancellations, disputes or “friendly fraud” lead to chargebacks.
- Reputation Risk: Some banks avoid industries they deem controversial.
- Fraud Risk: Adult businesses are a target for fraud due to the anonymity of online transactions.
Despite these risks Payment Nerds has solutions to mitigate these challenges so your payments are secure and uninterrupted.
Why Choose Payment Nerds as Your Adult Industry Payment Processor
- High-Risk Merchant Accounts: Get access to custom accounts that work for high-risk industries.
- Global Payment Processing: Process payments from customers worldwide with multi-currency support.
- Discreet Billing: Keep customer information private with non-descript transaction descriptions.
- Fraud Prevention & Chargeback Mitigation: Protect your revenue with fraud detection tools and chargeback management.
- Recurring Billing for Subscriptions: Simplify subscription management with automated recurring billing.
- Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees with our flat rate pricing.
Merchant Account Types for the Adult Industry
To cater to the adult industry Payment Nerds offers different types of merchant accounts:
- eCommerce Merchant Accounts: For online adult stores selling physical or digital products.
- Subscription-Based Merchant Accounts: For adult platforms that need recurring billing, membership sites.
- Point-of-Sale (POS) Accounts: For adult businesses with physical locations, for in-person transactions.
- Virtual Terminals: For businesses that accept payments over the phone, to process credit cards from anywhere.
How to Choose a Payment Processor for the Adult Industry
Choosing the right payment processor is key to success. Payment Nerds brings industry knowledge and technology together to provide payment solutions for your business. From onboarding to ongoing support we are your one stop shop.
Adult Merchant Services Requirements
Before applying for an adult merchant account make sure your business has:
- SSL website with Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy pages.
- Required documents:
- Government ID
- Business bank account details
- 3 months of bank and processing statements
- Business name and contact info on your site
Key Software Integrations for Seamless Payment Processing
We integrate with top platforms to streamline your operations, such as:
- CRMs: For managing customer relationships and payment histories.
- Accounting Software: To keep your financials and payments in sync.
- POS Systems: For in-store payment processing.
- Marketing Platforms: To help you drive sales while managing payments effectively.
