HIGH-RISK PAYMENT PROCESSING
Merchant accounts for
high-risk businesses.
Need to accept card payments for a business that standard processors won’t support? Connect with Axis Merchant Group for a review of your industry, billing model, and processing history.
- New and existing merchant accounts
- Online sales, recurring billing, and high-ticket transactions
- Provider review based on your business
ProudPay is a merchant referral company. Axis and its underwriting partners determine account eligibility and terms.
GET STARTED
Request a merchant account review
Tell us a little about your business.
ProudPay refers requests to Axis Merchant Group. Approval and terms are subject to underwriting. Privacy notice.
High-risk industries
Specialist business models and payment requirements.
A direct referral to Axis
One named provider for your processing review.
Clear account terms
Review pricing, reserves, and settlement before deciding.
INDUSTRIES WE FOCUS ON
High-risk payment processing.
Industry-specific requirements.
Explore merchant account requirements for your industry. Axis reviews each business individually before confirming processing availability and terms.
HOW TO GET STARTED
From processing request
to provider review.
Submit your business details, connect with Axis Merchant Group, and review the merchant account options available for your business.
01
Submit your business details
Tell us your industry, monthly processing volume, and how to contact you.
02
Connect with Axis
With your permission, we share your enquiry with Axis Merchant Group for review.
03
Review the account terms
Review the proposed pricing, reserves, and account terms. Underwriting determines the outcome.
OUR PROCESSING RELATIONSHIP
ProudPay makes the introduction.
Axis takes it from there.
ProudPay helps start the conversation. Axis Merchant Group reviews the business and coordinates its processing process. You know who is receiving your enquiry and what happens next.
REFERRED TO
Axis
Merchant Group
Provider review, proposed terms, and onboarding.
A referral is not an approval. Provider availability and terms depend on your business.
HIGH-RISK MERCHANT ACCOUNT FAQ
Questions about
payment processing.
Is ProudPay a payment processor?
ProudPay is an independent referral business. We introduce interested businesses to Axis Merchant Group. The provider and its underwriting partners decide whether an account can be offered and on what terms.
Why focus on high-risk businesses?
Some businesses need closer review because of their industry, recurring billing, delivery timelines, or transaction patterns. ProudPay helps those businesses take a more informed next step.
Will you send my details to several companies?
The referral route described on this site is to Axis Merchant Group. The form identifies that recipient and asks for your permission before a referral.
Can you guarantee approval or a particular rate?
No. Approval, pricing, reserves, and settlement terms are based on the provider’s review. We do not promise a rate or an approval timeline.
How does ProudPay get paid?
ProudPay may receive compensation for referred business. We do not compare the entire processing market, and our commercial relationship can influence the options we present.
HIGH-RISK PAYMENT PROCESSING
Need a high-risk merchant account?
Request a processing review based on your industry, sales model, and transaction volume.