About Blackjack Payments

Blackjack Payments was built for e-commerce businesses operating in complex or more highly scrutinized industries. The company specializes in high-risk payment processing for global merchants across industries such as prop trading, prediction markets, subscription-based businesses, online gaming, CBD, drop shipping, and other emerging digital commerce sectors. Its infrastructure combines card processing, crypto gateways, fraud prevention, and chargeback management into a single scalable solution designed for modern, high-risk commerce. What sets Blackjack Payments apart isn’t just the technology. It’s the deep understanding of these verticals and the personalized approach the company brings to every client relationship.

3D illustration of a dark payment card with a glowing teal security shield

170+

Supported Countries

700+

Tech Integrations

99%

Approval Rate

Crypto + Cards Seamlessly Integrated

Christian, CTO of Blackjack Payments

CHRISTIAN

(CTO)

Kendall, CEO of Blackjack Payments

KENDALL

(CEO)

Where It Started

Blackjack Payments was founded by individuals shaped by discipline, high-performance environments, and international competition. Before entering the payments industry, the founders spent years competing in professional MMA, experiences that built a mindset centered around resilience, adaptability, accountability, and performing under pressure.

Combined with early involvement in digital economies and online trading ecosystems, those experiences helped shape a global perspective and deep understanding of risk, commerce, and scalable payment infrastructure

High-performance mindset

International business relationships

High-risk e-commerce expertise

Some of Our Partners & Integrations

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Global Perspective

The founders have lived and operated across multiple regions, including Las Vegas, Austin, and Miami, while also spending extended time abroad in Dubai, Cyprus, Mexico, and Thailand. Exposure to different cultures, technologies, and international payment infrastructures helped shape a broader understanding of global commerce. That experience played a direct role in shaping the company’s focus on global payments while reinforcing an important reality: payments are not one-size-fits-all. Different regions require different approaches, local payment methods, and tailored infrastructure.

Sacramento

Sacramento

Las Vegas

Las Vegas

Miami

Miami

Austin

Austin

Thailand

Thailand

Blackjack Payments CEO Kendall Carnahan speaking on a panel at the London Prop Trading Expo

Blackjack Payments CEO Kendall Carnahan speaking at the London Prop Trading Expo on the complexities of cross-border payments

Built Under Pressure

The foundations of Blackjack Payments were shaped in highly competitive, fast-paced environments where performance, adaptability, consistency, and innovation mattered. Today, that same mindset drives the company’s approach to high-risk payments by constantly evolving, embracing new technologies, and staying ahead of the curve in rapidly changing digital markets.

  • High-performance execution
  • Rapid adaptability
  • Forward-thinking innovation

Why That Matters

High-risk payment processing is complex, constantly evolving, and often misunderstood. Most providers rely on outdated underwriting systems and lack the specialized understanding needed to support modern high-risk industries

Understanding how high-risk businesses operate

Improving approval rates

Integrating crypto into scalable payment stacks

Building systems that remain stable as volume grows

Let's Talk

Blackjack Payments delivers powerful, customized payment solutions tailored to modern businesses. Whether you’re looking to accept credit cards, integrate crypto and alternative payment methods, reduce fraud, or optimize transaction performance, our team is here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We support international and multi-currency processing through a global network of acquiring and banking partners, helping businesses sell worldwide.

We work with businesses across all risk levels, including models that traditional processors often decline. Every account is reviewed individually to ensure the right long-term setup.

Most merchants complete onboarding within 2 to 5 business days, depending on documentation and business complexity.

No. We focus on proactive risk communication and early visibility, with dedicated support to address issues before they escalate.

Yes. Every merchant is assigned multiple dedicated points of contact for onboarding, optimization, and ongoing support.