Payments for high risk business

High risk payments made easy

Vice Pay places high-risk merchants with the right acquiring bank — fast approvals, chargeback protection, and processing that won't get pulled out from under you.

Backed by a network of 12+ banking & processor partners — we shop your file to get you approved.

12+
Banking & processor partners
20+
High-risk verticals served
24 hrs
Typical approval time
$0
To apply — no obligation
Industries we board

Built for the businesses banks turn away.

If you've been declined, dropped, or quoted sky-high reserves, you're in the right place. These are the verticals we place every day.

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Vitamins, nootropics, weight-loss, continuity

Vape & E-Cigarettes

Devices, e-liquid, smoke & accessory shops

Firearms & Ammunition

FFL dealers, ammo, tactical & accessories

Online Gaming & iGaming

Casinos, sportsbook, sweepstakes, skill games

Adult & Dating

Content, novelties, cam & dating platforms

Crypto & Web3

Exchanges, on-ramps, ATMs, NFT platforms

Subscription & Continuity

Recurring billing, boxes, free-trial offers

Credit Repair & Debt

Repair, settlement, collections services

Forex & Trading

Brokers, signals, trading education

Travel & Ticketing

Agencies, tours, event & ticket resale

Telehealth & Pharmacy

Online clinics, Rx, GLP-1 & ED telehealth

MLM & Direct Sales

Network marketing, biz-opp, coaching

Why Vice Pay

Approvals others can't get you — and stability once you're live.

We're not a single processor with one risk appetite. We're an ISO with a network, so we route your file to the bank most likely to say yes and keep you there.

Approvals, not rejections

One application, shopped across 12+ partners. We match your risk profile to the bank built for it.

Chargeback protection

Alerts, dispute tools, and prevention built in to keep your ratios — and your account — healthy.

Reliable funding

Predictable settlement and clear reserve terms so cash flow stays something you can plan around.

Accounts that stick

We board you correctly the first time, so you're not back on the market in 90 days.

Easy integrations

Gateways, carts, and APIs you already use — we plug into your existing stack.

Real human service

A dedicated rep who knows your account — not a ticket queue, not a phone tree.

How it works

From application to processing in four steps.

Apply free

Tell us about your business and volume. Takes a few minutes, costs nothing.

We shop your file

We match you to the acquiring bank most likely to approve and price you fairly.

Get approved

Most complete files clear within 24 hours. We handle the underwriting back-and-forth.

Go live & get paid

Integrate your gateway, start processing, and lean on us for ongoing support.

Get started

Apply, refer, or partner — all free.

New merchant enrollment

Open a high-risk merchant account. No fee to apply.

Thanks — your application is in. A Vice Pay rep will reach out within one business day.

Submit a referral

Know a business that needs to get paid? Send them our way and earn residuals when they go live.

Referral received. If they board with Vice Pay, we'll set you up to get paid.

Become a partner

Earn lifetime residuals on every merchant you refer. Built for business owners, sales pros, and anyone with a network.

You're in the queue. We'll review and send your partner dashboard details shortly.
Questions

What merchants & partners ask.

A business is usually labeled high-risk because of its industry, its chargeback or return profile, recurring billing, high ticket sizes, or a prior processor termination. It doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong — it means mainstream processors won't take on the perceived risk. That's exactly the gap Vice Pay fills.

Most complete applications are approved within 24 hours. Complex or higher-volume accounts may take a few business days while we match you to the optimal acquiring bank.

Often, yes. We work with merchants coming off TMF/MATCH situations and elevated chargeback histories. Tell us the full story on your application so we can place you correctly.

Partners earn lifetime residual commissions on the processing volume of every merchant they refer — paid monthly for as long as the account stays active. You refer; we underwrite, onboard, support, and retain.

No. Anyone can submit a referral. If your lead becomes a Vice Pay merchant, we'll set you up to receive residuals — becoming a full partner just unlocks the dashboard and ongoing reporting.

Nothing. Applications for merchants, referrals, and the partner program are all free with no obligation. You only ever pay agreed-upon processing rates once you're live and transacting.