Your Bank Wasn't Built For Your Business. Vellis Is.

Gaming operators face account restrictions, payment processing refusals and banking friction that generic providers aren't equipped to handle. Vellis provides payment processing and business banking directly - built for high transaction volumes, complex risk profiles and multi-jurisdiction operations.

No intermediaries. You work directly with Vellis.

A high-growth industry that mainstream financial providers consistently underserve.

$ 230 B

Yet most payment processors still apply blanket restrictions to gaming operators.

9.5 %

Your payment infrastructure needs to scale with it.

$ 170 B

An industry growing this fast deserves financial infrastructure that can keep up.

The Real Problem

Gaming operators sit in one of the most commercially active - and most financially misunderstood - sectors in the world. Here's what that costs you.

Your payment processor flags or terminates your account - without warning.

Gaming is one of the most scrutinised categories in payment processing. Whether you run an online platform, a gaming marketplace or a competitive esports operation, mainstream processors apply automated risk logic that treats your entire sector as high-risk by default. A spike in volume, a new game category, a chargeback - and your account is suspended. Payments stop. Revenue freezes. And you're left navigating a generic compliance queue with no gaming expertise.

High transaction volumes expose you to instability.

Gaming platforms process enormous volumes of small and medium transactions - in-game purchases, subscriptions, tournament entry fees, prize distributions. At that scale, any instability in your payment infrastructure isn't a minor inconvenience - it's a direct hit to player experience and revenue. Generic processors weren't built for the volume cadence of gaming operations.

Your players are global. Your payment setup isn't.

Gaming audiences are inherently international. Players in different markets expect to pay in their local currency, using their preferred local payment methods. Without the right infrastructure, you lose conversions at checkout, accumulate unnecessary FX costs, and fail to capture revenue from markets where you're already popular.

Multi-jurisdiction licensing and banking creates operational gridlock.

Regulatory frameworks for gaming vary significantly by jurisdiction. Each new market - whether it's the UK, Malta, Curaçao or beyond - brings its own licensing requirements, compliance expectations and banking needs. Starting the banking process from scratch in every new market slows your expansion and costs you revenue while you wait.

What Vellis Provides

Direct payment processing and business banking - built and operated by Vellis for the transaction volumes, risk environment and global ambitions of gaming businesses.

Payment processing

High-volume, stable processing

Accept payments at scale for subscriptions, in-game purchases and platform fees without account flags driven by volume or category.

Multi-currency checkout

Let players pay in their local currency with live market rates and no hidden conversion margins.

Local payment methods

Support for the payment preferences of your key markets, beyond cards and bank transfers.

Chargeback & fraud monitoring

Calibrated to gaming transaction profiles, not a generic retail risk model.

Pay by Link and virtual terminal support

For B2B transactions, sponsorships and custom payment flows.

Business banking

Accounts built for gaming revenue models

High-volume, platform-based transactions assessed by people who understand your sector.

Multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction structuring

Tailored for gaming groups operating across several markets or licences.

Fast onboarding

No months-long compliance reviews that treat your licensed operation like an unknown risk.

EMI & fintech-backed accounts

Access to Vellis-operated solutions beyond what traditional banks offer to gaming businesses.

Dedicated sector expertise

Supported by people who understand gaming operations, not a generic helpdesk.

Pain Point to Outcome

What changes when your financial infrastructure actually fits your business.

Your current pain point

Account suspended or restricted without warning

Volume spikes causing account instability

International players lost at checkout

Hidden FX costs on international revenue

Banking gridlock when entering new jurisdictions

Chargebacks threatening your account status

What you get with Vellis

Stable processing built for gaming transaction profiles - fewer flags, faster resolution.

Infrastructure designed for high-volume, high-frequency gaming operations.

Multi-currency checkout with local payment methods across key markets.

Live market rates with no hidden conversion margins.

Multi-jurisdiction account setup, fast-tracked through Vellis directly.

Risk monitoring calibrated to your platform's transaction profile.

Why Vellis

Built for high-volume, regulated and internationally operating businesses - with the track record to prove it.

100 +

Companies operating directly on Vellis infrastructure

5 +

Industries served, from regulated to high-risk.

Global

Coverage across multiple jurisdictions and currencies.

You work directly with Vellis - no intermediaries, no black boxes. From your first consultation to your live account, every step is handled by Vellis. You always know who owns your setup, who to call, and what happens next.

We operate across three jurisdictions and process millions of transactions a month. Vellis understood our volume and risk profile immediately - we were live without the usual compliance bottleneck.

Simon T Bailey
J. Harrington

CFO, Online Gaming Platform

Who We Work With

Vellis directly serves gaming businesses at every stage of growth.

Online gaming platforms

Online gaming platforms

Managing high transaction volumes across subscriptions, in-game purchases and player rewards.

Esports operators and tournament platforms

Esports operators and tournament platforms

Processing entry fees, prize distributions and sponsorship payments internationally.

Gaming marketplaces

Gaming marketplaces

Facilitating high-frequency transactions between players and between platforms.

Mobile gaming businesses

Mobile gaming businesses

Serving global audiences with multi-currency, multi-method checkout infrastructure.

How It Works

From first conversation to live infrastructure - handled directly by Vellis, start to finish.

1

Tell us about your business

Share your platform structure, transaction volumes, markets and licensing setup. Not a generic form - a real conversation with a Vellis specialist who understands the regulatory and operational environment gaming businesses operate in.

2

We build the right setup for you

Vellis designs a payment and banking configuration tailored to your volume profile, jurisdictions and growth stage. A single-market gaming platform and a multi-licence international group have different needs - your setup reflects that.

3

Go live on Vellis infrastructure

Onboarding is guided by Vellis end-to-end. Once live, you operate directly on our infrastructure - with a dedicated point of contact, full visibility over your setup, and no middlemen in the chain.

Stop letting payment infrastructure limit how far your platform can grow.

The global gaming market is growing at over 13% a year. Your payment and banking infrastructure should scale with it - not restrict it. 500+ businesses already operate directly on Vellis.

FAQ

Gaming Businesses

Vellis is a direct provider - not a broker, not a referral service. We provide payment processing and business banking directly to your business. No intermediaries, no black boxes. You always know who owns your setup, who to contact, and how your payments and accounts are structured.

Yes - and it's one of the most common situations we encounter in this sector. Most terminations happen because mainstream processors apply blanket restrictions to gaming without any understanding of the specific operation. A previous termination doesn't disqualify you. The only exception is if your business has been placed on a MATCH list.

Yes. Vellis operates globally, across any country that is not OFAC listed. We support gaming operators holding licences in multiple jurisdictions - including the UK, Malta, Curaçao and beyond - with consolidated banking and payment infrastructure.

Yes. From a newly launched gaming platform to a high-volume multi-jurisdiction operation, the solution we build is always tailored to your actual structure, volumes and stage.

Vellis helps eligible gaming operators assess the payment requirements associated with entering new geographic markets. This can include local payment preferences, regional alternative payment methods, currencies, settlement considerations, player verification requirements and the capabilities of approved payment partners. Market expansion should be evaluated jurisdiction by jurisdiction because infrastructure that works in one country may not be suitable in another. Operators must also hold the licences and permissions required for their gaming activities in each target market. Businesses preparing for geographic expansion can learn more about Vellis' approach to gaming payment infrastructure on the Vellis Gaming page.

Vellis helps gaming operators assess whether their payment infrastructure is ready for the operational demands of entering regulated markets. Preparation can include reviewing target jurisdictions, expected processing volumes, player payment preferences, supported currencies, verification workflows, payout requirements and documentation requested by approved payment partners. Payment planning should happen alongside licensing and compliance preparation rather than after the business has already entered a new market. Vellis operates as an authorized provider and supports eligible gaming businesses that hold the authorisations required for their activities. It does not facilitate gaming operations in jurisdictions where an operator lacks the necessary permission to operate. Start Your Application

Mainstream processors apply automated risk logic that treats gaming as a high-risk category by default - regardless of your licence, your player base or your chargeback history. Vellis processes payments through infrastructure built for gaming operations. Your transaction profile is understood from the start - not flagged mid-review. The only case where it would be difficult for us to help is if your business has been placed on a MATCH list.The only case where it would be difficult for us to help you is if you have been put put on a match list.

Yes. Vellis supports multi-currency processing so players pay in their local currency at checkout. Exchange rates reflect live market conditions - no hidden margins or opaque fees added on top.

Yes. Vellis infrastructure is built for high-volume, high-frequency operations. Volume spikes - during game launches, tournaments or promotional periods - are accounted for in your setup, not treated as a risk flag.

When a chargeback occurs, you have a direct point of contact at Vellis - not a generic support queue. We review the case with you, help gather the relevant documentation, and manage the process on your behalf.

Vellis helps gaming operators build payment setups that can support cards, digital wallets, bank-based payments, regional alternative payment methods and, where permitted, cryptocurrency payments. The exact payment mix depends on the operator's markets, player locations, business model, transaction profile and the capabilities of approved payment partners. As an authorized provider, Vellis assesses each gaming business individually rather than assuming the same payment stack works everywhere. This helps operators create payment coverage around the methods their players are most likely to use while keeping infrastructure aligned with market-specific requirements and payment partner approval.

Apple Pay and Google Pay can be incorporated into gaming payment flows where they are supported by the underlying payment infrastructure, approved payment partners, territory and merchant profile. Mobile wallets can reduce checkout friction because eligible players can complete purchases without repeatedly entering card details. This can be useful for mobile games, virtual items, downloadable content and other in-game purchases. Vellis helps operators assess whether these wallets are available for their specific setup and how they can operate alongside cards and other payment methods. Availability remains subject to market, technical and payment partner requirements.

Regional payment coverage can include methods such as Boleto, PIX, iDEAL, KakaoPay and other locally preferred bank-based or wallet payment options where supported by approved payment partners. Availability depends on the player's country, the operator's merchant profile, jurisdictional requirements and the payment infrastructure being used. Vellis does not assume every alternative payment method is available to every gaming operator. Instead, it helps businesses assess regional demand and build suitable payment coverage market by market. Operators planning multi-region payment infrastructure can learn more on the Vellis Gaming page.

Cryptocurrency payments may be incorporated into a gaming payment setup where the operator's business model, target jurisdiction and approved payment partners allow them. Availability is not universal, and operators need to consider applicable compliance requirements, transaction monitoring, player verification and the rules governing each market they serve. Vellis can help eligible gaming businesses assess cryptocurrency payment infrastructure alongside traditional options such as cards and bank-based payments. This can expand payment choice without requiring the operator to rely entirely on digital assets. Crypto acceptance remains subject to individual review and the capabilities of the approved payment infrastructure.

High-volume micro-transactions require payment infrastructure designed around frequency as well as transaction value. A gaming platform processing thousands of low-value purchases can have very different requirements from a business processing fewer, higher-value payments. Vellis reviews expected ticket size, transaction count, monthly volume, player geography and payment behaviour when assessing suitable infrastructure. Operators should also monitor approval rates, payment costs, fraud patterns, refunds and chargebacks because small transactions can create significant aggregate exposure at scale. The goal is to support frequent in-game purchases without adding unnecessary friction to the player payment experience.

Recurring billing can support gaming products such as memberships, premium access, game passes, season subscriptions and other repeat-payment offerings where the approved infrastructure supports recurring transactions. Vellis helps gaming operators assess payment setups for scheduled billing, stored payment credentials and repeat payment flows. Operators should also provide clear subscription terms, obtain appropriate customer consent and make renewal and cancellation conditions easy to understand. As subscriptions scale, businesses should monitor renewal approval rates, failed payments, cancellations and chargebacks. The precise recurring billing setup depends on the gaming model, target markets and the capabilities of approved payment partners.

Gaming businesses can use mixed billing models where the approved payment infrastructure supports recurring subscriptions, in-game transactions and one-off purchases. For example, a player may pay for a monthly membership while separately purchasing virtual currency, downloadable content or premium features. These transaction types should be tracked independently because they can have different purchase frequencies, ticket sizes, refund behaviour and chargeback patterns. Vellis helps operators assess how these billing flows can operate within one broader payment structure. Gaming businesses considering more complex billing models can explore Vellis' payment approach on the Vellis Gaming page.

Battle passes and other time-limited gaming products can use one-off or recurring billing depending on how the commercial offering is structured. A single seasonal purchase should be clearly distinguished from a subscription that renews automatically for future periods. Vellis helps gaming businesses assess payment infrastructure suitable for the chosen billing model and supported payment methods. Operators should clearly communicate the price, access period, renewal conditions and cancellation rules before the player completes the transaction. Clear billing terms can reduce confusion and help limit avoidable disputes relating to time-limited content, recurring access or automatic renewals.

Subscription renewals can fail because of expired cards, insufficient funds, issuer declines, changed account information or other payment conditions. Gaming operators should have workflows for identifying failed payments and giving players a clear opportunity to update their payment method or complete payment again. Where supported by the approved payment infrastructure, recurring billing setups may include retry logic and payment recovery workflows. Vellis helps operators assess the infrastructure required to support these processes. Monitoring decline reasons, recovery rates and repeated renewal failures can help gaming businesses identify where recurring revenue is being lost and improve subscription payment operations.

Family plans and shared account billing may be supported where the commercial model and approved payment infrastructure allow a primary account holder to pay for access used by multiple authorised users. Operators should clearly define who is responsible for payment, what the plan includes and how renewals, upgrades, cancellations and additional purchases are handled. Controls may also be needed for in-game spending by secondary account users. Vellis can help gaming operators assess recurring and one-off payment infrastructure for these models. Learn more about payment solutions for different gaming business models on the Vellis Gaming page.

Vellis can help gaming operators structure payout workflows so that required KYC checks are completed before funds are released. The level of verification depends on applicable regulatory requirements, player jurisdiction, transaction value, account behaviour and the requirements of approved payment partners. Where applicable, player screening may also include OFAC requirements. Vellis supports the payment and verification infrastructure around these processes, while the gaming operator remains responsible for meeting the licensing, compliance and player-protection obligations that apply to its business. Building verification into the payout workflow can reduce manual intervention and help operators manage withdrawals more consistently.

A tiered verification model may be possible where it is permitted by the operator's regulatory framework and compliance procedures. This can involve light KYC for eligible lower-risk activity and enhanced KYC when players reach defined transaction, withdrawal or risk thresholds. However, light KYC cannot be used to avoid verification that is mandatory under applicable rules. Each player must receive the level of verification required by the relevant jurisdiction and approved payment partners. Vellis can help operators structure payment infrastructure around these verification stages. More information about gaming payment operations is available on the Vellis Gaming page.

No responsible payment setup can guarantee that growth from EUR 500k to more than EUR 5 million per month will never trigger additional review. A significant increase in processing volume materially changes the merchant profile and may require updated underwriting, documentation or processing capacity. Operators should communicate expected growth early and keep forecasts aligned with actual business plans. Vellis helps gaming businesses prepare for scaling by reviewing expected volumes, markets, payment methods and transaction behaviour before growth creates operational pressure. Proactive planning can make volume increases easier to manage, but payment partner reviews may still occur as the business scales.

Unfortunately, yes. Traditional banks apply generic risk criteria that weren't designed for gaming revenue models. High transaction volumes, gaming-related descriptors and irregular cadences can all trigger reviews. Vellis accounts are managed by people who understand gaming business operations. Your transaction profile is expected and understood - not treated as an anomaly.

Yes. Multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction banking is core to what Vellis does. Rather than opening a new account from scratch in each market, Vellis structures your banking across jurisdictions from a single point of contact - as long as those countries are not OFAC listed.

A standard business bank account is built for a generic business profile. A Vellis account is structured around yours - your volumes, platform type, licence structure and markets. In practice: fewer unexpected reviews, faster resolution when questions arise, and direct access to Vellis rather than a generic customer service system.

Vellis helps eligible gaming and esports operators assess infrastructure for player withdrawals and other approved outgoing payment flows. Withdrawal requirements can vary by player location, currency, payment method, verification status and the capabilities of approved payment partners. A strong withdrawal process should include clear verification rules, payment status visibility and internal controls so payouts do not become an operational bottleneck. As an authorized provider, Vellis helps businesses structure payment infrastructure around these requirements while the operator remains responsible for applicable licensing and compliance obligations. Learn more about gaming payment support on the Vellis Gaming page.

International prize pool payouts may be possible where the gaming or esports operator is legally permitted to make those payments and suitable payment infrastructure is available. The available payout routes depend on recipient countries, currencies, transaction values, verification requirements and the capabilities of approved payment partners. Vellis can help eligible operators assess infrastructure for cross-border prize distribution and understand how payouts interact with player verification and transaction monitoring. Operators should not assume that a payout method available in one market will automatically work in another. Each country, recipient profile and payout model should be reviewed before international prize payments are launched.

Cross-border gaming payment operations are more complex because payment preferences, currencies, payment availability and regulatory requirements vary between markets. Vellis helps operators assess payment infrastructure on a market-by-market basis rather than assuming a single configuration will work globally. This can include reviewing local payment methods, card acceptance, settlement requirements, currency flows and approved payout options. Operators must hold any licences or permissions required to serve players in their target jurisdictions. Vellis supports eligible operators as an authorized provider and does not facilitate gaming operations in markets where the business lacks the necessary authorisation to operate.

A real conversation - not a sales pitch. Format and timing are flexible: call, video or email, based on your preference. A Vellis specialist will ask about your business structure, platform type, transaction volumes, target markets and current payment and banking setup. From there, you get a clear picture of what we'd recommend and what the process looks like. No pressure, no jargon, no commitment required.

For most businesses, the process is done within a couple of weeks. After your consultation, we give you a clear timeline based on your specific structure and jurisdiction - with no surprises mid-application.

Standard business documentation, plus any gaming licences or regulatory permits relevant to your jurisdiction. Vellis gives you a complete, tailored document list upfront so there are no unexpected requests mid-process.