High-risk merchants often consider offshore acquiring. Learn the differences between domestic and offshore processing, when each makes sense, and key considerations for your decision.
When domestic U.S. banks decline your industry, offshore acquiring becomes a viable alternative. But offshore processing comes with tradeoffs that every merchant should understand.
Consider offshore processing when:
"Many successful high-risk merchants maintain both domestic and offshore processing for redundancy and risk distribution."
Reputable offshore processors are regulated by their home jurisdiction and maintain segregated merchant accounts. However, FDIC insurance does not apply outside the U.S.
Typically 5-10 business days, compared to 2-3 days for domestic. Some offshore processors offer expedited settlement for additional fees.
Major offshore processors support USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and often 20+ additional currencies. Settlement currency depends on your business needs and processor capabilities.
Cybin Enterprises is a payment services intermediary specializing in high-risk merchant accounts. Our team brings decades of experience in payment processing, compliance, and risk management.
Expertise: High-risk underwriting, payment compliance, chargeback management, multi-processor routing
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