Fantasy Sports
Merchant Accounts
At Leap Payments our goal is to make sure that your business can process credit cards. We can support industries considered by some to be high risk with domestic and even off shore solutions, so your business can accept credit cards.
Fantasy Sports Merchant Accounts
Credit Card Processing for Fantasy Sports Companies
Fantasy Sports Betting has been on the rise in the US as more people push for its legitimate legalization. Offering daily, monthly and one time betting options to the thousands of eager sports fans, it is easy to see why competition is heating up in the industry. Unfortunately, simply having an awesome website and platform for your customers is not enough to be successful. Collecting payment is what keeps a business running, fantasy sports are a form of betting after all. Most sports betting payments are made via credit cards so having access to offer this to your customers in extremely vital. Despite this, actually getting a payment processing and merchant account is not as easy as it sounds.
Believe it or not, Fantasy Sports is an enormous industry and is growing every year netting just under $26 billion annually. With the biggest players enjoying both fame and fortune on circuits covered by CBS Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports and more- the fan base has never been bigger. In 2008, more than 118 million Americans reported having placed bets on the outcomes of a fantasy league competition. That’s 38% of the population- and estimates have it that at least an additional 10% remained unpolled. Since 2008, fantasy sports betting has grown by an average of 12% every year. With numbers like that, you would think obtaining secure and reliable fantasy sports payment processing services would be a piece of cake.
Getting Approved for Fantasy Sports Processing
If you are running or thinking about starting up a fantasy sports business, being able to collect payments should be a top priority. Although, banks are not making this easy. Because of the industry and the currently grey area of its operations, financial institutions are very leery of partnering with anyone dealing with these types of businesses. Fantasy sports betting is considered high-risk by banks. Not only because of the industry alone, but also because of the large transaction volumes and amounts as well as the high number of chargebacks that can occur. This has had a substantial effect on any companies relying on the ability to process credit card transactions inside this industry. Most processors will turn away companies looking to be approved for a fantasy sports merchant account just because of this high-risk label given by the banks.
Leap Payments knows how the fantasy sports industry works and how best to get you approved fast. We provide both you and your customers with the best payment options by diligently working with you to create the best credit card processing solution.
With nearly 50% of the population engaged in fantasy sports betting, you would think the industry would get a little more respect from financial institutions and credit card processors. Unfortunately, the success of your industry has yet to reach the ears of huge industry organizations like Visa and Mastercard.
According to them, Fantasy Football betting services are high risk because the outcomes are based more on luck than they are on skill. In other words, your industry is considered high risk because it involves gambling. However, there are many large casinos both online and brick and mortar that enjoy very secure and robust payment processing services.
That’s why you need a payment processor that judges your business by its results- not according to stigma. You deserve fantasy sports credit card processing support that does not withhold quality service from legitimate businesses like yours.
Fantasy Sports Merchant Account Features
Fantasy sports betting takes place on multiple venues. With Leap Payments, you will have full and unrestricted access to all of the following;
Retail Locations
Your retail merchant account will enable you to take debit and credit card payments from customers, in person, by a point of sale system or credit card machine.
Web & Mobile Apps
With your fantasy sports merchant account, you will be able to accept credit card payments an online platform or mobile app via API integration.
Virtual Terminals
Your virtual terminal merchant account makes it possible for businesses to accept payments via phone, mail order, or computer without any additional equipment.
Mobile Processing
Your mobile fantasy sports merchant account will enable you to take payments on the go using a credit card swiper attached to your smart phone or mobile device.
Leap Payments Can Get You a Fantasy Sports Merchant Account
Leap Payments has the experience needed when working with high-risk merchants and we were voted best in credit card processing for the fantasy sports industry. Our merchant services offer the best in continuity payments, flexibility and financial security so you can get back to focusing on what you do best; growing and running your business. We guarantee your rates for your account will never go up with our Lifetime Rate Lock. Also, our interchange plus pricing model provides you with the ability to implement a processing solution tailored for your specific business needs at the lowest possible rates. There are many reasons so many companies utilize our services to open a fantasy sports merchant account, but here are just a few:
- Lifetime Rate Lock
- Customized Online Processing Solutions
- Next Day Funding*
- 100% U.S.-Based Support Anytime
You want to offer your customers a reliable and seamless experience. We get that, that’s why we work with companies on creating an online credit card processing program that works directly with their existing platform and system. Also, if you have a physical location, we offer credit card readers to be installed. Get concierge services such as breaking down and explaining your monthly processing statement and finding ways to lower your chargeback rates.
Here at Leap Payments, don’t believe in limiting you by signing contracts. Instead, we prefer to work with you every single day to earn your business. Our 100% U.S. based customer support team is always ready to help you on an individual basis whenever you need. Got questions about how to open your account? Need advice on the best credit card readers? Ready to set up your online credit card processing account now? The answers are easy, just contact a Leap Payments fantasy sports merchant account specialist today.
*Next day funding is not guaranteed for all merchant accounts. Available only for qualifying merchants. To see if you qualify, call (800) 993-6300 now and speak to an account specialist.
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