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Rejected by Corepay, Segpay, Verotel – Who the hell is processing payments for NSFW AI startups?
r/SaaS
6/19/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | https://stripe.com | Payment Processing | High-risk industry restrictions, used by some adult AI sites |
| SolidGate | https://solidgate.com | Payment Processing | Used by Gethoney AI |
| Cardinity | https://cardinity.com | Payment Processing | High-risk merchant processing |
| Voltage Cloud | https://voltage.cloud | Lightning Node Hosting | Used for Bitcoin payments |
| Boltwall | https://github.com/Tierion/boltwall | Lightning Paywall Library | Custom payment integration |
| PayRam | https://payram.com | Crypto Payment Processor | Self-hosted, no KYC, low fees |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty obtaining merchant accounts for high-risk NSFW AI startups
- Lack of payment processing options for adult AI content
- High fees and strict requirements from payment processors
- Uncertainty about how competitors are processing payments
Problems to Solve:
- Finding reliable payment processing solutions for adult AI content
- Navigating regulatory challenges and industry restrictions
- Building trust with payment processors without prior processing history
Potential Solutions:
- Using crypto payments to bypass traditional payment restrictions
- Creating sister businesses for payment processing
- Exploring high-risk merchant account providers
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building relationships with payment processors through networking
- Using multiple payment providers to mitigate risk
- Leveraging crypto payments for high-risk industries
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Attending industry conferences and events
- Building trust through transparent communication
- Using social proof and case studies
Monetization & Product:
- Offering flexible payment options to accommodate different user preferences
- Implementing creative payment solutions for high-risk industries
- Balancing payment fees with user experience
User Engagement:
- Providing clear payment options and instructions
- Offering multiple payment methods to accommodate different preferences
- Building community through industry events and networking