About Us
But Really, It’s About You
You’re here because payments matter - to your revenue, your growth, your customer experience, and your peace of mind. And you’re looking for more than a generic payment provider.
You want someone who treats your business like their own responsibility.
That’s why CatalystPay exists. We act as your Payment Officer on Demand - the partner who handles complexities behind the scenes, gives you clarity, and keeps your business running smoothly so you can stay focused on growth.
What You Gain With Us
Every merchant deserves a partner who thinks ahead, not someone who reacts after a problem has already cost you revenue.
Our role is to work as an extension of your team - navigating acquirers, compliance, risk, approvals, integrations, and settlements on your behalf.
You get hands-on expertise, industry experience, and a partner who is invested in your success.
Because payments shouldn’t be another headache you manage alone.
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You Get a Payment Officer, Not Just a Provider
Not an account manager. Not a support ticket.
A real person who handles your payment operations day-to-day so you don’t have to.
We turn complex systems into simple decisions, freeing you to focus on the things that actually grow your business. -
You Get Partners, Not Transactions
Your business is unique. That’s why everything we build, tweak, and advise is tailored to your model, your geographies, your risk thresholds.
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You Get Reliable Payment Setups by Design
Your growth shouldn’t depend on a single provider.
Our multi-partner network gives you redundancy, stability and always-on operations - so your checkout stays open even when something goes wrong in the background. -
You Stay Ahead With Insights That Shift Your Advantage
We keep up with regulations, trends, methods, fraud patterns, and industry movements so that you don’t have to.
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You Work With Experts Who Get It
From iGaming to eCommerce and subscriptions - we come from your world and understand your day-to-day challenges.
Our Journey
CatalystPay was built by former merchants teaming up with former banking professionals. Having been on both sides of the fence provides us the unique perspective of both the merchant and the banking side. This enables us to be the catalyst for growth for our clients. That goal is the meaning of our brand name.
Today we have grown to become an established payments company with offices in Europe and in North America, we have built a network of over 30 regulated payment partners globally and we are a trusted payment provider of more than 350 diverse clients around the world.
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2019 - Building a Service-First Foundation
Merchants needed clarity, responsiveness, and support from real people - not generic support inboxes.
We built CatalystPay (back then Catalyst Commerce) around that principle. -
2021-2022 - Expanding Our Acquiring Network
Cross-border merchants needed better coverage, more redundancy, and high-performance setups.
We added tier-1 acquiring partners and strengthened our tech base.
Catalyst Commerce becomes CatalystPay. -
2023-2025 - Scaling With Our Merchants
Your businesses grew, so we grew with you - expanding our partner list, introducing new solutions, and evolving into a true Payment Officer on Demand model.
And now, we continue shaping CatalystPay around one goal:
to give merchants a payment partner they can actually rely on.
Why This Matters to Me?
Good question. Payments can be such a hassle. By being branded as such a mystery industry, they can end up slowing the growth of digitally native business.
Which is why we’re here to make payments hassle-free for you.
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Expertise-Driven Solutions
Our team brings together experts from diverse financial and fintech backgrounds, ensuring cutting-edge solutions tailored to your business.
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Reliability & Security First
We partner with 30+ licensed financial institutions globally, ensuring your payments are processed securely and efficiently.
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People-Centric, Growth-Focused
We know that payments don’t always look glam, but they’re essential for your business. From conversion rates to risk metrics, our team is solely focused on our clients' success.
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9М+
processed transactions annually
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1000+
merchant accounts opened
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30+
regulated financial partners
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35+
years of payment experience combined
Reviews from our clients
Their Success Is Our Proof
Here are a few words from merchants who trusted us with their payments.
The team at CatalystPay were amazing, they made everything easy from start to finish. Stefan lead the approval phase and Zhivko was the integration wizard. Looking forward to a prosperous relationship into the future! Thanks team!
Angus Ryals, CEO
PuntPalSo far the best PSP around; great service, great people and multiple connectors / acquirers to choose from with an easy and quick application flow to boot. Thanks for the collaboration.
Kim Bengtsen, CEO
Internet ZooCatalystPay has been an outstanding partner throughout the entire process. Their team is highly responsive, supportive, and genuinely committed to delivering a reliable experience.
I would definitely recommend CatalystPay to any business looking for a dependable and proactive payment partner.
Ziya Cosar
Fortuna DigitalWe’re thrilled with CatalystPay. Their technical solution for connecting to acquirers and facilitating account openings was seamless and efficient. Additionally, their expertise in setting up accounts for online payment processing is invaluable.
Eugenio Calderon, CEO
PayconsultingWorking with CatalystPay has been a great experience. Their support has helped us grow and run things more smoothly. We appreciate the flexibility, openness, and teamwork they have provided throughout.
Mohammed Essaghir, CEO
MM3 DigitalGreat team, great attitude & great product!
We have been working with the team at Catalyst Pay for a little while. They have been nothing but exceptional. If you are looking for acquiring lines for your business give them a shout!
Kasun Herath, Director
Quantra NeoWorking with CatalystPay has been a great experience. Their team is fast and effective, always addressing our needs promptly and with good industry knowledge. The level of professional behavior and attention to detail they provide is remarkable. CatalystPay embodies everything you expect in a reliable partner, making them an invaluable part of our operations.
Sandi Špenko, CEO
CryptoUnityI had a very positive experience with CatalystPay, They demonstrated incredible patience and expertise, helping us navigate through all the challenges I faced. I highly recommend CatalystPay to any company in search of efficient and reliable business payment solutions.
Alex Sun, Managing Director
GamsGoOur Values
The Principles That Guide How We Serve You
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Excellence
You deserve a partner who is committed to getting it right, always.
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Ambition
We push for better performance, better setups, and better outcomes for you every day.
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Teamwork
Your business becomes our priority. We work with you, not just for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is CatalystPay an acquirer, PSP, payfac or something else?
We’re an ISO of regulated acquirers with our own gateway technology and a service model designed to act as your payments department.
Think of us as the hybrid between a payment provider and an in-house payment expert. -
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What does “Payment Officer on Demand” actually mean?
It means you get a partner who acts as part of your team, not a support ticket or a login panel.
We handle your payment issues, acquirer communication, approvals, troubleshooting, routing, and ongoing optimisation so you don’t have to. -
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Do you work with high-risk industries like iGaming, FX, crypto, or travel?
Yes. These verticals are our core expertise.
We know the compliance requirements, acquirer expectations, risk thresholds, payout needs, and technical setups needed for these industries to operate smoothly. -
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What value do you add if I already have a PSP or acquirer?
A single provider leaves you vulnerable to outages, routing issues, poor approval rates, and changing risk policies.
We build redundancy, coverage, and performance optimisation around your existing setup, so your revenue never depends on one partner. -
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How do you choose which acquirers to recommend?
We don’t push default integrations.
We recommend partners based on:
your business model
your markets and geographies
your risk profile
your traffic type and payment methods
approval performance
settlement needs
fees and commercial structure
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How fast can I get onboarded?
Timelines depend on your vertical, documentation, and the acquiring partner — assuming everything is clear and approved during the underwriting process:
eCommerce: 1–7 business days
Subscriptions & digital products: 3–10 business days
iGaming, FX, crypto: 1–4 weeks depending on compliance and documentation
We help speed things up by preparing your documents correctly, aligning expectations with the acquirer from the start, and preventing unnecessary back-and-forth during underwriting and onboarding. -
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Is CatalystPay suitable for small merchants?
We’re best suited for:
fast-growing online businesses
cross-border merchants
scale-ups
iGaming, FX, crypto
subscriptions, travel, and high-volume ecommerce
merchants who need hands-on support
If payments are mission-critical to your business, we’re a good fit. -
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Is CatalystPay compliant with PCI DSS and PSD2?
Yes. Our gateway is PCI DSS and PSD2 compliant, with built-in 3DS 2.0, tokenization, and tools to reduce your compliance burden.
If you prefer not to handle card data at all, we offer “widget-style” integrations that keep you compliant with minimal effort.