themos

Adult Payments

Adult Payments Without the Judgment

We connect adult content platforms with acquirers who actually want your business - not ones who'll drop you when their compliance team gets nervous.

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The Challenge

Bank rejection by default

Most banks and mainstream PSPs refuse adult merchants outright. Stripe, PayPal, Square - forget it. You need specialist acquirers.

Visa/Mastercard compliance burden

BRAM registration, content moderation requirements, age verification mandates. The card schemes add new rules constantly and you need to stay compliant.

High chargeback exposure

Subscription models plus discreet billing equals dispute risk. One bad month can land you in monitoring programs.

Age verification requirements

Regulators worldwide are tightening age verification rules. Your payment setup needs to support compliant verification flows.

Reputational risk concerns

Even PSPs that accept adult merchants can exit the vertical suddenly due to internal policy changes or pressure from banking partners.

Our Approach

Specialist acquirer network

We work with acquirers who have dedicated adult merchant programs - not ones who take you reluctantly and drop you later.

Compliance-first onboarding

We ensure your site meets current Visa/Mastercard content policies before submission. No surprises during underwriting.

Chargeback prevention setup

We connect you with alert services, descriptor optimization, and prevention tools specifically proven for adult merchants.

Billing descriptor strategy

Discrete billing that reduces friendly fraud while staying within card scheme rules. It's a balance we understand.

Multi-PSP redundancy

Adult merchants need backup acquirers more than anyone. We help you build redundancy so one exit doesn't kill your business.

Alternative payment methods

Crypto, direct carrier billing, prepaid - we help you add payment rails that reduce card dependency and reach more customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of adult businesses do you work with?

Subscription sites, cam platforms, clip stores, dating sites, VOD services, and fan platforms. We don't work with anything involving illegal content, non-consent, or age violations. Legal adult content only.

What documentation do acquirers require?

Typically: company registration, director ID, proof of address, website for review, content moderation policies, age verification procedures, and 3-6 months processing history if available. Expect thorough underwriting.

What are typical processing rates for adult?

Higher than mainstream - expect 5-10% plus transaction fees depending on your content type, volume, and chargeback history. We can benchmark against market rates.

How do I handle Visa BRAM requirements?

Your acquirer registers you in the Brand Registration program. We ensure your site meets content requirements before submission and help you maintain compliance as rules evolve.

Can you help if I've been terminated elsewhere?

Depends why. If it was chargebacks, we need to see you've fixed the underlying issues. If it was a policy exit, we can usually find alternatives. We'll be straight with you about your options.

Ready to find the right PSP for your adult business?

Tell us about your business. We'll show you your options.

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