Happy new year. For 2026 our primary strategic focus will be on supporting merchants from various high-risk industries, such as.
Trading-related merchants, including Forex brokers, proprietary trading firms, online trading courses, and trading education platforms.
Cannabis-related verticals, including cannabis, CBD, seeds, headshops, and sellers of related products.
That said, this strategic focus does not replace our partners existing risk appetite.
We will also focus on our established verticals like dating, skill-based games, and selected adult verticals.
Additionally, we plan to expand our partner ecosystem. However, in 2026, we will prioritize collaboration exclusively with established referral agents and regulated payment processors.
We will keep our focus on supporting merchants in geos like the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, the EEA, AU, and NZ. However, we don’t mind looking at inquiries from other locations.
| Category | Primary Vertical | Sub-Sectors / Merchant Types | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Focus (2026) | Trading & Financial Education | Forex brokers, proprietary trading firms, CFD platforms, crypto trading platforms, algorithmic/copy trading, signal providers, trading academies, online courses, webinars, investment research tools |
High-risk underwriting, geo- and compliance-dependent |
| Core Focus (2026) | Cannabis & Alternative Wellness | Cannabis (where legal), CBD products, hemp-derived goods, seeds, headshops, smoking accessories, grow equipment, hydroponics, cannabis-related nutraceuticals |
Strict legal, labeling, and jurisdiction checks apply |
| Established Verticals | Dating & Social Platforms | Dating websites and apps, adult dating, matchmaking platforms, social discovery communities |
Subscription and token-based models supported |
| Established Verticals | Skill-Based Gaming | Skill games (chess, rummy, trivia), competitive gaming, esports competitions, fantasy skill platforms (non-betting) |
Non-gambling classification required |
| Selective Acceptance | Adult Verticals | Adult content platforms, subscription-based creators, live streaming, adult marketplaces and agencies |
Enhanced KYC, content review, and fraud controls |
| Partner Strategy | Referral & Processing Partners | Established referral agents, ISO/MSPs, regulated payment processors, platform and SaaS partners |
Only experienced and compliant partners prioritized |
| Geographic Focus | Primary Markets | United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, EEA, Australia, New Zealand |
Core acquiring and scaling regions |
| Opportunistic Coverage | Other Markets | Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Africa | Reviewed strictly on a case-by-case basis |
Disclaimer: QuadraPay operates as a reseller and does not directly
provide acquiring services. All merchant applications are subject to due diligence,
underwriting, and final approval by our partner payment processors.
Approval is not guaranteed and may vary based on merchant profile, business model,
jurisdiction, and changing regulatory requirements.