Dating payment systems guide 2025: Choosing the best payment gateway for your dating platform
Choosing the right payment system is crucial for your dating platform’s success. This comprehensive guide covers all payment options available in 2025, including systems integrated with Dating Pro platform and additional payment gateways you can connect.
Web payment systems
The following payment gateways are included in the Dating Pro platform:
Payment system | Setup fee | Monthly fee | Transaction fee | Adult content | Region coverage |
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Stripe | Free + Requires approval * Available in most countries, but may have restrictions (e.g. Russia) |
Free | 2.9% + $0.30 | Requires approval | Global |
PayPal | Free + Requires approval * Available globally, but not in countries under sanctions. |
Free | 2.9% + $0.30 | Requires approval | Global |
2Checkout | Free + Insurance deposit * Available in 180+ countries, some restrictions may apply. |
Free | 3.5% + $0.35 | Yes | 180+ countries |
CCBill | Free + Insurance deposit *Available in 197 countries, with some country restrictions. |
$10-50 | 5% + $0.25 | Yes | 197 countries |
Authorize.net | $25 + Requires approval *Available in US, UK, CA, requires approval for others. |
$25-35 | 2.9% + $0.30 | Requires approval | US, UK, CA |
Verotel | $49 + Insurance deposit *Available globally, some restrictions may apply. |
$19-49 | 5-7% | Yes | Global |
Securion Pay | Free + Insurance deposit *Available in 40+ countries, restrictions may apply. |
From $19 | 2.9% + $0.30 | Yes | 40+ countries |
Skrill | Free + Requires approval *Available in most countries, restrictions in sanctioned countries. |
From $1 | 2.99% + $0.29 | Requires approval | Global |
Robokassa | Free + Requires approval *Available in RU, CIS, some restrictions for others. |
$5-20 | 2.5-10% | Case by case | RU, CIS |
Dating Pro payment processor * | $599: $99 connection fee and a $500 insurance deposit *Available globally, with country-specific legal requirements. |
Free | 15% | Yes | Global |
*Dating Pro payment processor
Easily monetize with seamless payment processing. No need for a legal entity to open an account. Consider registering one for tax purposes after receiving your first client payments. Instant activation with any Dating Pro plan website.
Other payment systems that can be integrated with Dating Pro platform
Payment system | Best for | Setup fee | Monthly fee | Transaction fee | Adult content |
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PayKings | High-risk | Free | $50 | 4.9% + $0.30 | Yes |
Payment Cloud | Adult content | $99 | $19 | 3.9% + $0.30 | Yes |
Ikajo | Global coverage | Custom | $50-100 | 4-5% | Yes |
Payop | New projects | Free | $10-50 | 3-5% | Yes |
Payssion | Global reach | Free | $5-30 | 3.9% + $0.30 | Yes |
PayspaceLV | European focus | Custom | $10-50 | 4-5% | Yes |
Fonix | UK market | $50 | $25 | 3-4% | Yes |
Centralpay | European focus | $50 | $20-50 | 3-5% | Yes |
Important notes
- Integration cost: Adding new payment systems typically costs $69-$990 for custom integration work.
- Some systems may require additional security deposits
- Adult content support often requires additional verification
- Regional availability may change based on regulations
- All fees and rates are subject to negotiation for higher volumes
Regional coverage and recommendations
Payment system | Setup fee | Monthly fee | Transaction fee | Adult content | Best for |
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Fortumo | From $0 | $20 | 5-15% | Yes | Mobile payments |
M-Pesa | Custom | N/A | 1-2% | No | African markets |
Corefy | Custom | $20-100 | 1-3% | Yes | Multi-processing |
FasterPay | Free | $5-15 | 3.5-5% | Yes | Global coverage |
Borderless Payments | $50 | $30 | 3.5-5% | Yes | International |
Corepay | Custom | $10-50 | 3-5% | Yes | High-risk |
AdvCash | Free | $5-15 | 0.5-3% | Yes | Crypto-friendly |
Connectum | Custom | $10-50 | 3-5% | Yes | European focus |
Leappayments | Custom | $20-50 | 3-5% | Yes | Global coverage |
Total Processing | Free | $10-40 | 2.9% + $0.20 | Yes | Enterprise |
Readies | Custom | $10-50 | 3-4% | Yes | Custom solutions |
Best practices by business stage
Starting out
- Use Dating Pro payment processor initially
- Add PayPal for global reach
- Consider CCBill for adult content
Growing business
- Add regional payment systems
- Implement multiple processors
- Optimize for conversion
Worldwide level
- Direct integrations
- Custom payment flows
- Multiple backup systems
Mobile payments
App Store | Base Commission | Additional costs | Geographic coverage | Adult content support | |
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Google Play | 30% | $25 one-time developer fee | Global | Limited, requires approval | |
Apple App Store | 30% | $99/year developer account | Global | Limited, strict guidelines | |
Huawei AppGallery | 0-30% | Free registration | Global (focus on Asia) | Case by case | |
Samsung Galaxy Store | 15-30% | Free registration | Global | Case by case |
Key integration points
Integration step | Google Play | Apple App Store | Huawei | Samsung |
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Account setup time | 1-2 days | 2-5 days | 1-3 days | 1-3 days |
Review process | 3-7 days | 1-2 weeks | 3-5 days | 3-5 days |
Payment integration | Built-in | Built-in | API required | API required |
Testing requirements | Internal + Beta | TestFlight | Beta testing | QA testing |
Pro Tips:
- Regional considerations
- Huawei for Asian markets
- Google Play & Apple primary for Western markets
- Samsung for global reach
- Compliance requirements
- Content guidelines vary by store
- Payment regulations by region
- Adult content restrictions
FAQ
How to find PayPal Merchant/Seller ID
In your PayPal account, go to your Business information section – https://www.paypal.com/businessprofile/settings/
and copy the value in the Seller account ID field.
In order to add payment packages to your native android app, you will need:
1. Go to https://console.developers.google.com/apis/library? and check that all api are activated https://i.imgur.com/eVgWho2.jpg
2. Go to credentials and generate an api key (for web application) and oauth client (for web application) https://i.imgur.com/gD1gDT0.jpg
3. Copy this data to admin panel -> modules -> mobile -> In-app Billing settings https://i.imgur.com/oI9Clp0.jpg
4. Go to Google Play console (https://play.google.com/apps/publish/) then choose your app. In the left menu go to Store presence -> In -app products (you may need to set up your google merchant account if you don’t have one). Then add packages you want your users to see https://i.imgur.com/bhstveV.jpg
5. Copy the data to admin panel -> modules -> mobile -> in-app billing settings -> purchase tab https://i.imgur.com/JXjIiHJ.jpg
Frequently Asked Questions about Dating Pro payment processor
- Is the payment immediate?
Payments are processed once every 2 weeks through the Dating Pro payment processor. Other payment systems may have different schedules and fees. - Where will the funds be sent?
Please provide your bank details, PayPal account, or USDT wallet for payments. - What is the minimum payout amount?
Payments are made once your balance reaches $100. - Are taxes deducted from my earnings?
We cover taxes with a 15% commission. Taxes on the amounts credited to you are your responsibility to pay directly. - Is it possible to change the payment page in the Dating Pro payment processor?
The payment page will look as shown. Unfortunately, we cannot modify it, as its appearance is determined by the payment system. The important thing is that credit card payments are available.
The PayPal recurring payment add-on at $99. Once I purchase it, it will be add to my PayPal setup section in the admin section?
You do not need to purchase the PayPal integration as it is already included in the Pro plan.