Onboarding toolkit
Merchant submission requirements
Pick a vertical, work the checklist, export it for your file. Everything underwriting needs before a high-risk merchant goes to an acquirer.
Step 1 — Select vertical
Deepest underwriting: licensing per jurisdiction, geofencing, player KYC/AML and responsible-gaming controls.
Step 2 — Build the file
Business verification (KYB)
Proves the entity is real, registered and accurately represented in the file.
Ownership & control (KYC)
Identifies every principal, controller and ultimate beneficial owner.
Financial & processing review
Establishes volume expectations and historical performance.
Website & operational review
Confirms the public-facing business matches the underwriting file.
Screening & ongoing monitoring
Runs at onboarding and repeats on a periodic and event-driven basis.
Gaming-specific requirements
Licensing, jurisdiction control and player-level compliance.
Step 3 — Check escalation triggers
Conditions that trigger enhanced due diligence
Requirement matrix by vertical
| Requirement | All high-risk | Gaming | Peptides | Adult | Forex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formation documents | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Tax ID / EIN | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| UBO identification | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Proof of address | Required | Required | Via core file | Required | Required |
| Bank statements | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Processing history | If available | Where available | Where available | If available | Where available |
| Website & policy review | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| License validation | As applicable | Mandatory | Depends on model | By jurisdiction | Mandatory |
| Merchant domicile disclosure | Risk-based | Mandatory | Risk-based | Risk-based | Commonly required |
| FTD / VIP % disclosure | Risk-based | Mandatory | Not typical | Not typical | Risk-based |
| Sanctions / PEP screening | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Enhanced due diligence | Risk-based | Commonly required | Commonly required | Commonly required | Commonly required |
