Minimum Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................................................
Below are the minimum requirements for each account.
Please be aware that even if you fulfill the minimum
requirements, this does not mean that you will be guaranteed
a merchant account. Different factors such as previous
financial history are taken into account when processing
an application.
Minimum Requirements for the Optimal Account
Must be at least 18 years of age
Business bank account must be
in the same country as your company is incorporated
Must have a business Bank Account
(unless sole trader)
Must be incorporated in one of
the following countries
United Kingdom
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Latvia
Liechtensteinv
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Must be one of the following supported
entites
Individual
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Limited Company
Public Limited Company
Corporation (for
profit)
Corporation (non-profit)
Must NOT be on the prohibited
businesses list
Please
click here
For more information about the Optimal Account, or
to apply online, please visit the Optimal Account features
section by clicking here
Minimum Requirements for the World Account
Must be at least 18 years of age
Business bank account must be
in the same country as your company is incorporated
Must have a business Bank Account
(unless sole trader)
Must be incorporated in one of
the following countries
Akrotiri
Andorra
Arctic Ocean
Ashmore
Atlantic Ocean
Australia
Austria
Baker Island
Bassas da India
Belgium
Burma
Canada
China
Clipperton Island
Coral Sea Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dhekelia
Europa Island
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Gaza Strip
Germany
Gibraltar
Glorioso Islands
Greece
Guernsey
Vatican City
Hong Kong
Howland Island
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indian Ocean
Ireland
Israel
Isle of Man
Italy
Jan Mayen
Japan
Jarvis Island
Jersey
Johnston Atoll
Juan de Nova Island
Kingman Reef
Korea, South
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Midway Islands
Monaco
Navassa Island
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Palmyra Atoll
Paracel Islands
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Georgia
South Sandwich Islands
Southern Ocean
Spain
Spratly Islands
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Tromelin Island
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States
Must be one of the following supported
entites
Individual
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Limited Company
Public Limited Company
Corporation (for
profit)
Corporation (non-profit)
Must not be on the prohibited
businesses list
Please
click here
For more information about the World Account, or to
apply online, please visit the World Account features
section by clicking here
Minimum Requirements for the
Premier Account
Must be at least 18 years of age
Business bank account must be in
the same country as your company is incorporated
Must have a business Bank Account
(unless sole trader)
Must be incorporated in one of
the following countries
United Kingdom
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Latvia
Liechtensteinv
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Must be one of the following supported
entites
Individual
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Limited Company
Public Limited Company
Corporation (for profit)
Corporation (non-profit)
Must NOT be on the prohibited
businesses list
Please
click here
For more information about the Premier Account, or
to apply online, please visit the Premier Account features
section by clicking here
