Internet Casino
Offshore Merchant Account

What is an internet casino offshore merchant account?

A internet casino offshore merchant account is a type of merchant account that is set up exclusively for online casinos. First, the merchant account is offshore, meaning that the restrictions on it are not as great as many onshore accounts. Second, the internet casino offshore merchant account is designated solely for casinos, and internet based ones at that. This means that the internet casino offshore merchant account is geared specifically towards handling transactions for a business - in this case, an online casino - that is possibly high risk. What makes a business high risk is the risk of chargebacks and fraud.

What features are included with an internet casino offshore merchant account?

Don't let a specifically titled and reserved internet casino offshore merchant account fool you into thinking you are somehow getting less service or quality than you would with other types of merchant accounts. This is simply not the case! While a internet casino offshore merchant account is reserved specifically for online casinos, you will still receive the same quality and quantity of features and services that you would with other merchant accounts. These features and services include the ability to accept and process credit card and debit card payments (and have the funds deposited into your business bank account), transaction logging, rigorous and strict adherence to security and safety with processing sensitive information, and superb customer service.

What do I need in order to set up an internet casino offshore merchant account?

First, you will need to make sure you have the right type of business for a internet casino offshore merchant account. In this case, if you are applying for a internet casino offshore merchant account, then it is safe to assume that you have an internet based casino. Now you will need information on your business - its articles of incorporation, its web address (domain.com, domain.net, etc.), its host, what type of shopping cart software you use, and the expected number of visitors and paying members on a monthly, bi-annual or annual basis. You will also need information on your bank account, yourself and your past credit history, as well as any applicable tax information.

Where do I go to apply for an internet casino offshore merchant account?

Because an internet casino offshore merchant account is so specific, many banks and other financial institutions may not be set up to accommodate and handle such merchant accounts. Your safest bet is to look online for companies that offer and support internet casino offshore merchant accounts. If you are not sure where to start, check with the owners and operators of other online casinos. They may have some good suggestions. Or, you can simply start looking yourself. Plug "internet casino offshore merchant account" into your favorite search engine, and start checking on the companies that show up in the results.