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Monthly Volume
£2.4M
↑ 18%
Auth Rate
97.3%
Live
All systems operational
FCA Authorised E-Money Institution

Payments that power your business.

Fast, reliable merchant acquiring with Visa, Mastercard and leading alternative payment methods. Built for businesses that need more than a standard merchant account.

150+
Currencies accepted
99.9%
Platform uptime
24/7
Dedicated support
FCA
Fully regulated
Accepted Networks
VISAVisa
Mastercard
🌐 Alt. Payment Methods
🔒 3D Secure v2
🛡️ PCI DSS Level 1
🏛️ FCA Regulated
Our Solutions

Everything you need to
accept payments at scale

From card acquiring to global alternative payment methods, 1Acquiring gives you a single regulated platform to accept payments from customers worldwide.

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Card Acquiring

Full Visa and Mastercard acquiring with competitive interchange-plus pricing. Accept credit and debit cards online, in-app and via virtual terminal across all major card types and currencies.

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Alternative Payment Methods

Reach more customers with leading local and international alternative payment methods. Offer payment choice and boost checkout conversion with region-specific solutions your customers already use.

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Seamless Integration

Developer-friendly REST APIs, hosted payment pages and shopping cart plugins. Integrate in days, not months, with full sandbox testing and comprehensive technical documentation.

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Fraud & Risk Management

Advanced AI-driven fraud detection with configurable rule engines, 3D Secure v2 and real-time transaction scoring to protect revenue without blocking legitimate customers.

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Analytics & Reporting

Real-time insights into authorisation rates, chargeback trends and payment performance. Make data-driven decisions with customisable dashboards, scheduled reports and instant alerts.

Fast Settlements

Access your funds quickly with flexible settlement schedules. Multi-currency settlement accounts let you hold balances in the currencies that matter most to your business.

Simple Process

Up and running in
as little as 48 hours

Designed to be fast and frictionless while meeting all regulatory requirements as an FCA authorised institution.

01

Apply Online

Complete our short application with your business details, processing volumes and industry. No long paper forms.

02

Compliance Review

Our dedicated compliance team reviews your application swiftly, keeping you informed at every stage of the process.

03

Integration

Access our developer portal, API credentials and integration guides. Our technical team is on hand to assist.

04

Go Live & Grow

Start accepting payments. Benefit from ongoing account management and proactive optimisation support.

Payment Methods

One platform.
Every payment method.

Give your customers the choice they expect. Alongside Visa and Mastercard, 1Acquiring connects you to the alternative payment methods that drive conversion in your key markets.

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Visa & Mastercard

Credit, debit and prepaid cards with full international acceptance and competitive acquiring rates.

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Digital Wallets

Apple Pay, Google Pay and other leading digital wallets for fast, frictionless mobile checkout.

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Local Alternative Methods

Region-specific APMs to maximise conversion across Europe and key global markets.

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Recurring & Subscriptions

Tokenised card-on-file and subscription billing for SaaS, membership and recurring revenue models.

Total Processed Today£847,291
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Visa Credit — GB
Authorised · 0.3s
+£1,240.00
AUTH
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Apple Pay — DE
Authorised · 0.2s
+£389.50
AUTH
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Mastercard — NL
Processing…
£780.00
PROC
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Google Pay — IE
Authorised · 0.1s
+£76.00
AUTH
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Visa Debit — ES
Authorised · 0.4s
+£5,120.00
AUTH
VISA
Mastercard
+ APMs
Sectors We Serve

Merchant accounts across
all major industries

From mainstream retail to specialist verticals, our experienced team understands the unique requirements of each sector.

🛒 Retail & Ecommerce
✈️ Travel & Airlines
🏨 Hotels & Hospitality
🍽️ Restaurants & Food
💊 Healthcare & Pharmacy
🎮 Gaming & Software
📚 Education & eLearning
💻 SaaS & Subscriptions
🚗 Automotive
🏋️ Health & Fitness
💄 Beauty & Wellness
⚖️ Legal Services
🔧 Home Services
📦 Logistics & Delivery
🎭 Entertainment & Events
📡 Telecoms & ISP
🏗️ Construction & Trades
💰 Financial Services
🎰 Gambling (Licensed)
🌿 Nutraceuticals
🖨️ Publishing & Media
🏠 Real Estate
97.3%
Avg. auth rate
48hr
Avg. onboarding
150+
Currencies
24/7
Support
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FCA Authorised E-Money Institution
Financial Conduct Authority · United Kingdom
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PCI DSS Level 1 Certified
Highest level of payment card data security
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3D Secure v2 Enabled
Liability shift protection on all card transactions
Why 1Acquiring

Regulation meets
innovation

As an FCA authorised e-money institution, we combine the security of a regulated financial institution with the agility of a modern fintech. You get the best of both worlds.

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FCA Authorised E-Money Institution

Fully authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Your merchant account and your customers' funds are always protected to the highest regulatory standards.

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Dedicated Account Management

A named relationship manager who truly understands your business, not a call centre queue. Real expertise and proactive support when you need it most.

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Optimised Authorisation Rates

We work proactively with you to maximise approval rates, reduce unnecessary declines and continuously grow your accepted payment revenue.

Competitive, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, no surprises. Interchange-plus pricing gives you full visibility of exactly what you're paying and why.

Regulated, Secure & Transparent

1Acquiring is an FCA authorised e-money institution operating under strict regulatory oversight. Your merchant account and your customers' funds are always protected to the highest UK financial standards.

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FCA Authorised
E-Money Institution
Financial Conduct Authority · UK
Get Started

Apply for your
merchant account

Tell us about your business and we'll come back to you with a tailored proposal. No lengthy forms, no obligation — just a straightforward conversation.

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hello@1acquiring.com
Typical response within 4 business hours
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Serving merchants across the UK & Europe
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FCA Authorised E-Money Institution
Merchant Application

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