The processors adult sites actually run on
Every adult paysite you have heard of bills through one of a handful of high-risk processors. The four in our payment processor directory are the ones operators name first:
| Processor | What it is known for | Review |
|---|---|---|
| CCBill | The long-standing standard for adult billing. Handles the join page, compliance and chargeback handling so you can focus on content. | CCBill review |
| Epoch | Veteran adult processor with global coverage and multiple payment methods. | Epoch review |
| Segpay | Modern adult processor with competitive rates and good developer tools. | Segpay review |
| Verotel | Europe-based adult processor popular with international creators. | Verotel review |
Which one is best for you depends on where you and your customers are, whether you want a hosted join page or an API, and the fee and contract terms below. Compare at least two before you sign.
Fees to compare
There are some variables to consider when you're shopping for an adult payment processor. First, check what the costs are. Is there a monthly fee, and what are the setup fees, transaction fees, and chargeback fees? Make sure you are clear on all the pricing and compare different options to get an idea of standard rates. Also, check the coverage area. Make sure your country is covered by the adult payment processor.
Porn Merchant Fees

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Adult Credit Card Fees

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What you need to apply
You'll need a few things to create an account with an adult payment processor, including a bank account and ID. You may also have to qualify with your credit history. Underwriting for an adult merchant account is slower than for a mainstream one, so start the application in parallel with your hosting and build, not after launch.
Failover, fraud and contract length
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Adult Website credt cards risk
As a result of the security risks and costs associated with adult websites, many adult payment processors require long-term contracts of up to a few years. When you're looking for an adult payment processor, make sure you know what the long-term commitment is and what any penalties and cancellation fees would be if you decide to terminate the service.
Adult-friendly card processors
- CCBill (adult content friendly) - www.ccbill.com - sales@ccbill.com
- Epoch (adult content friendly) - www.epoch.com - sales@epoch.com
- Verotel (adult content friendly) - www.verotel.com - sales@verotel.com
- Segpay (adult content friendly) - www.segpay.com - sales@segpay.com
- OrbitalPay (adult content friendly) - www.orbitalpay.com - sales@orbitalpay.com
- Paxum (adult content friendly) - www.paxum.com - sales@paxum.com
Possibly adult-friendly: confirm in writing before you apply
- Authorize.Net - www.authorize.net - sales@authorize.net
- Adyen - www.adyen.com - info@adyen.com
- Worldpay - www.worldpay.com - sales@worldpay.us (US), sales@worldpay.com (global)
- 2Checkout - www.2checkout.com - sales@2checkout.com
- PayU - www.payu.com - sales@payu.com
- Skrill - www.skrill.com - sales@skrill.com
- PaySimple - www.paysimple.com - sales@paysimple.com
- Payoneer - www.payoneer.com - sales@payoneer.com
- Dwolla - www.dwolla.com - sales@dwolla.com
- CyberSource - www.cybersource.com - sales@cybersource.com
- Fiserv (formerly First Data) - www.fiserv.com - info@fiserv.com
- Clover - www.clover.com - sales@clover.com
- Payline Data - www.paylinedata.com - sales@paylinedata.com
- Paysafe - www.paysafe.com - sales@paysafe.com
- Global Payments - www.globalpaymentsinc.com - sales@globalpaymentsinc.com
- Heartland Payment Systems - www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com - sales@heartlandpaymentsystems.com
Not adult-friendly
- Stripe - www.stripe.com - info@stripe.com
- Square - squareup.com - info@squareup.com
- Braintree - www.braintreepayments.com - sales@braintreepayments.com
- PayPal - www.paypal.com - support@paypal.com
- Amazon Pay - pay.amazon.com - sales@amazonpay.com
Once you have a processor, the next problems are keeping the account: chargebacks and fraud, the card network rules for adult merchants, and wiring the billing API.







