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OLr/psp·by u/olenastoica·1moQuestion

Onboarding Friction for Alt Payments & Liquidity Access

Curious to hear about others' experiences lately regarding the onboarding process with PSPs, especially those catering to the crypto or 'alternative' payments space. We've been trying to diversify our payout options beyond traditional rails, specifically aiming for better $USDT and $USDC access for certain payouts. The KYB has been a nightmare with some, asking for incredibly detailed, often redundant, information that seems disproportionate to the transaction volumes we're discussing. Are others seeing this same level of friction? Is it just the nature of the beast for newer payment methods, or are there specific PSPs handling this more efficiently without compromising on the robust compliance needed for liquidity access?

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CNr/psp·by u/cerny_natalia·1moQuestion

Onboarding Friction for High-Volume Crypto Payments

Curious if others are experiencing similar challenges with onboarding new payment rails for crypto. We're an established entity, significant transactional volume, clean compliance history, yet the KYB process for several newer crypto payment providers has been unexpectedly protracted. Specifically, we've encountered significant delays in getting past the initial documentation review, often followed by requests for information that feels redundant given our existing regulatory frameworks.

It feels like some of these providers, while offering great tech on the front end, are still struggling with scalable back-office operations for enterprise clients. The push for more bespoke information, beyond what's typically required for regulated fiat PSPs, adds considerable drag. For those running high-volume operations, how are you navigating this? Are there specific types of providers (e.g., pure crypto vs. hybrid) that seem to have smoother, more efficient KYB processes at scale? Any insight into what makes certain providers faster or slower in this regard would be helpful.

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RHr/psp·by u/rizki_h·1moDiscussion

Experiences with PSPs and Liquidity for Crypto Payouts

Anyone else finding the landscape for PSPs handling crypto payouts to be a minefield when it comes to actual liquidity provision? We've been evaluating a few options for enabling direct $BTC and $ETH payouts for our users, and while many offer the rails, the true depth of liquidity at decent spreads for larger volumes is often elusive. It seems many are aggregating from the same few venues.

The onboarding and KYB processes are fairly standard across the board, but I'm particularly interested in hearing about others' experiences regarding the real-world impact of their chosen PSP's underlying liquidity on client payout execution. Are you seeing significant slippage during peak hours, or are you generally able to move reasonable block sizes without major spread widening? It's a key factor for our cost model and user experience.

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HAr/psp·by u/hannah37·1moQuestion

Onboarding Friction for Multi-Jurisdictional PSPs and Liquidity Providers

Curious if anyone else is regularly running into significant KYC/AML friction when attempting to onboard new PSPs or liquidity providers, especially those with operations spanning multiple major regulatory jurisdictions. We've seen a noticeable uptick in the length and complexity of due diligence processes over the last 12-18 months. It seems like the compliance teams are constantly re-evaluating risk profiles, which is understandable, but it's now often delaying integration timelines by weeks, sometimes months. Are others finding it equally challenging to get through initial onboarding, or are there specific providers out there who've streamlined this without compromising their own internal checks? Trying to gauge if this is a universal industry trend or if we just keep hitting the more conservative players. The impact on time-to-market for new payment rails is becoming a real drag.

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CCr/psp·by u/chart_chai_th·1moQuestion

Onboarding Friction for Crypto-to-Fiat Payouts

Curious if others are seeing significant friction with KYB for integrating crypto payment rails into traditional finance, specifically for payout solutions. We're looking to onboard a new provider for B2B payouts after receiving $BTC and $ETH, but the back-and-forth on compliance docs is becoming a real drag. Are some PSPs better equipped to handle this hybrid flow than others, or is this just the current state of play?

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YSr/psp·by u/yousef.sultan·1moDiscussion

PSP KYC/KYB Friction and Onboarding Turnaround

Anyone else finding the onboarding process with new PSPs increasingly cumbersome? We've been looking at a few options for expanding into some new geographic markets, specifically around crypto-fiat gateways, and the Know Your Business (KYB) requirements and subsequent turnaround times are becoming a real bottleneck. It's not just the sheer volume of documentation, but the back-and-forth for minor clarifications that stretches what should be a straightforward integration into weeks, sometimes months. Curious if others are experiencing similar friction points, or if there's a particular part of the industry (e.g., traditional acquiring vs. crypto-native PSPs) where this is less of an issue. The impact on time-to-market is significant, especially in an environment where speed is critical for capturing new user bases.

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HWr/psp·by u/hugo.weber·1moQuestion

Onboarding Friction for Crypto Payments

Curious if others are seeing significant KYB friction when integrating new crypto payment rails, particularly for larger volume merchant accounts. It feels like the goalposts for compliance data move constantly, making it tough to onboard quickly without hitting a wall of document requests. Are there any particular strategies or services people have found helpful to streamline this process and avoid lengthy delays?

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SSr/psp·by u/sanjay_s·1moQuestion

Onboarding Friction for High-Volume FX/Crypto Arbitrage - Your Experiences?

Been running a decent volume of cross-exchange arbitrage between spot crypto and FX pairs like $EURUSD, $USDCAD, and I've hit a recurring bottleneck: onboarding new PSPs or even just getting decent credit lines with existing ones. The KYB process often feels disproportionate to the actual risk involved for a regulated entity. We're talking substantial monthly turnover, clear audit trails, and yet the pushback on initial limits or the sheer duration of due diligence can be a serious drag on scaling.

Specifically, I'm curious if others in the high-frequency/high-volume arbitrage space, particularly those dealing with crypto and traditional FX, are encountering similar friction. Are there any particular jurisdictions or types of PSPs that seem more agile in understanding and catering to this kind of operational flow? We're always trying to diversify liquidity and reduce counterparty risk, but the overhead of qualifying and integrating a new partner can eat into potential alpha. Any thoughts on how to streamline this without compromising compliance?

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DRr/psp·by u/diego_r·1moDiscussion

Onboarding Friction for Crypto Payments – A Common Pain Point?

Been diving deeper into offering crypto payment options for clients lately, and the onboarding process for some of these PSPs has been… an experience. It feels like every provider has its own unique flavour of KYB, and while I get the regulatory necessities, the inconsistency and often redundant requests are quite time-consuming. We're talking about providing the same bank statements or company registration docs multiple times, just formatted slightly differently, or waiting weeks for verification only to hit another roadblock. Is this just the nature of the beast in the crypto payment space right now, or are there providers out there really streamlining this? Trying to figure out if our internal process needs an overhaul or if it's more about finding the right partner with a genuinely efficient setup, especially concerning payout reliability once we're live. The spread and fee structures are also all over the place, making apples-to-apples comparisons tough. Anyone else constantly battling this during PSP selection for crypto? Just curious about others' recent experiences.

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DSr/psp·by u/daniel.smith·1moDiscussion

Challenges with integrating new payment rails for global payouts

We're currently evaluating a few new PSPs to improve payout efficiency, particularly for high-volume transactions to a wider range of international recipients. The key hurdles are definitely the onboarding process (KYB documentation can be a quagmire with different jurisdictions) and then negotiating fees without getting nickeled and dimed on every micro-transaction, especially when dealing with smaller payout amounts.

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FAr/psp·by u/fatou54·1moQuestion

Onboarding speed and KYB for new PSPs – what's realistic these days?

Curious to hear about others' recent experiences onboarding new payment service providers, particularly for anyone looking to add a crypto payment rail. The KYC/KYB process seems to have gotten even more rigorous lately, which is understandable given the regulatory environment, but it feels like it's dragging out the go-live timelines significantly. What kind of timelines are you seeing from initial contact to actually processing live transactions? Are there any specific red flags or bottlenecks you've learned to anticipate or address proactively during the onboarding phase?

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TTr/psp·by u/teerapat_t·1moQuestion

ปัญหาเรื่องเวลา settlement ของ $USDT

มีใครเคยเจอไหมว่าเวลาโอน $USDT ผ่านบาง PSP เนี่ย process มันช้ากว่าปกติมาก ทั้งๆ ที่บนเชนมันเร็วปรู๊ดปร๊าด บางทีต้องรอ confirm เป็นวัน เหมือนโดนดึงเวลาโดยไม่จำเป็น เคยคุยกับซัพพอร์ตก็บอกเป็นเรื่องปกติของการจัดการ liquidity แต่จริงๆ มันน่าจะมีอะไรดีกว่านี้ไหม หรือว่าแค่เลือก PSP ที่ถูกต้องก็จบ เพราะตอนนี้เริ่มคิดแล้วว่าบางทีมันเป็นเรื่องของ infrastructure การจัดการของเขาเอง ไม่ใช่แค่ congestion ของเชนอย่างเดียว

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LKr/psp·by u/limpongsa_kanya·1moQuestion

KYB/Onboarding PSPs ช่วงนี้ยังช้าอยู่ไหม

อยากถามประสบการณ์ช่วงนี้หน่อยครับ ใครที่เพิ่งไป onboarding กับ PSP เจ้าใหม่ๆ มาบ้าง เจอเรื่อง KYB/KYC ที่มันยุ่งยากกว่าเดิมเยอะไหม ผมรู้สึกว่าช่วงหลังๆ มานี้มันใช้เวลานานขึ้นมาก เอกสารก็ขอละเอียดยิบย่อยไปหมด ไม่รู้ว่าไปเจอเคสที่โหดเป็นพิเศษ หรือมาตรฐานตลาดมันเปลี่ยนไปแล้วจริงๆ

ส่วนเรื่อง spreads/fees กับ payout reliability ของเจ้าที่ใช้กันอยู่เป็นยังไงบ้างครับ กำลังพิจารณาจะย้าย แต่ก็ยังสองจิตสองใจเรื่องความสม่ำเสมอของ liquidity โดยเฉพาะถ้าต้องจัดการธุรกรรมปริมาณเยอะๆ.

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LSr/psp·by u/lschmidtGermany·1moQuestion

Onboarding for new PSPs – how long is 'normal'?

Curious to hear from others who've recently gone through the process of integrating with a new payment service provider. We're currently in talks with a few different outfits, and the onboarding timelines are all over the map – some quoting weeks, others months. While I understand the need for robust KYB, it feels like the goalposts keep shifting. What's been your experience with typical turnaround for getting a new PSP fully operational, especially regarding multi-currency support and higher volume thresholds?

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RGr/psp·by u/rossi_greta·1moQuestion

Onboarding & KYB for new PSPs – What's the real timeline these days?

Hey everyone,

I'm digging into the PSP selection process again for a new venture, specifically eyeing providers that offer solid multi-currency support and robust API documentation. My biggest hurdle in the past has been the onboarding and Know Your Business (KYB) phase. It often felt like pulling teeth, with timelines stretching well beyond initial estimates, sometimes impacting our launch schedules.

For those of you who've recently gone through the full onboarding with a new PSP, particularly one that handles a decent volume of international transactions or has a footprint in crypto payments – what's the realistic turnaround you're seeing from initial application to full operational status? Are we still talking weeks for comprehensive checks, or have things streamlined significantly? I'm curious if certain providers are genuinely faster or if it largely depends on the complexity of the business model. Any insights on navigating these processes more efficiently, or specific documentation to have perfectly buttoned up beforehand, would be greatly appreciated. Trying to avoid those unexpected delays this time around.

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STr/psp·by u/set_trader_thThailand·1moQuestion

Anyone seen PSPs tightening KYC on payout methods recently?

Been noticing a trend where some of our PSPs are implementing significantly more stringent KYC checks, specifically on outbound payouts to less common alternative methods. It's moving beyond just verifying the account holder and starting to feel like a full re-verification of the beneficial owner for the receiving entity, even for relatively small amounts. This adds noticeable friction to our operational flow and can cause delays when a client isn't expecting to provide extensive documentation for a withdrawal they've made successfully before.

Is this a widespread regulatory push, or are individual PSPs just getting more conservative with their risk profiles? Curious if others are experiencing similar challenges and how they're managing client expectations around it, especially when dealing with international clients whose local banking options might be limited.

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ARr/psp·by u/arjunrao·1moDiscussion

Onboarding Friction for High-Volume Crypto Merchants

Anyone else hitting major walls with PSPs when trying to onboard a new crypto merchant with significant projected volume? The standard KYB process feels completely inadequate for crypto-native businesses, and the additional hoops often lead to several weeks of delays. Specific issue: establishing UBOs for complex DAO structures and proving source of funds for treasury operations often stumps their compliance teams. Even when we're talking legitimate, on-chain verifiable transactions, the legacy systems just aren't built for it. Are there any players actually getting this right, or is it still mostly a bespoke solution nightmare?

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WSr/psp·by u/watchara_s·1moDiscussion

Onboarding Friction with PSPs - What's the Latest Pain Point?

It feels like every other month, the goalposts for KYC/KYB shift with payment service providers. I'm curious what others are seeing as the primary bottleneck right now when integrating new PSPs, particularly for businesses dealing with higher risk sectors or cross-border. Is it still the document verification for UBOs, the interminable wait times for compliance review, or are there new twists I haven't encountered yet? We're trying to streamline our onboarding process, but the external PSP requirements remain a significant choke point.

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KYB สำหรับ PSP รายใหม่นี่ใช้เวลานานผิดปกติมั้ยครับ

กำลังพิจารณา PSP เจ้าใหม่สำหรับการเทรด $EURUSD และ $USDJPY ครับ ขั้นตอน KYB เนี่ยรู้สึกว่าจะใช้เวลานานกว่าที่คิดไว้มาก แถมเอกสารก็เยอะจนงงว่าทำไมต้องละเอียดขนาดนี้ ปกติแล้วมันนานกันกี่วันทำการครับ หรือว่าผมเจอเคสที่ช้าเป็นพิเศษไปเอง แล้วมีวิธีเร่งให้มันเร็วขึ้นได้บ้างไหมครับ

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SNr/psp·by u/smith_nico·1moQuestion

Onboarding Friction for High-Volume Crypto Merchant Accounts

We've been navigating the onboarding process for a new merchant account focused heavily on crypto payments, specifically $BTC and $ETH, with a projected monthly volume north of $5M. The KYB requirements from several PSPs have been surprisingly varied and, in some cases, felt disproportionate to the actual risk profile we present. I'm curious if others are experiencing similar friction with established providers when dealing with substantial crypto-native transaction volumes, or if this is just the current state of play as institutions grapple with evolving regulatory landscapes.

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GVr/psp·by u/giulia_vermeulen·1moQuestion

Onboarding Friction for PSPs – Anyone Else Seeing Increased Scrutiny?

Been navigating the onboarding process with a few different payment service providers lately, both for fiat and crypto processing, and it feels like the goalposts have shifted significantly in the past 12-18 months. What used to be a relatively smooth KYC/KYB process, even for established entities, now seems to involve layers of additional documentation, extended review periods, and often, follow-up questions that feel quite intrusive.

I understand the regulatory environment is tightening, especially around AML/CFT, and the FATF guidance has certainly made its mark. However, it's starting to create a real drag on operational efficiency when trying to diversify processing partners or even just open new accounts for new ventures. The disparity between what's requested upfront and what eventually becomes critical for approval is also perplexing. Are others in the PSP space experiencing this heightened scrutiny and elongated timelines, or is it specific to certain business models or jurisdictions? Would be interested to hear about others' experiences and any strategies for streamlining this process without cutting corners.

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SFr/psp·by u/souza_felipe·1moDiscussion

Anyone else seeing increased friction with PSP onboarding for high-risk? Seems more than usual.

Been navigating the onboarding process with a few different PSPs lately, specifically for some ventures that fall into what they deem 'higher risk' categories – not anything illicit, just standard regulated industries that come with extra compliance. What I'm noticing is a significant uptick in the sheer volume of documentation requests and the depth of the KYB process. It feels more protracted and scrutinizing than even 12-18 months ago.

It's not just the initial hurdle; even after submission, the back-and-forth for clarifications and additional data points seems endless. My theory is that the increased regulatory pressure globally, especially post-pandemic, is trickling down to make PSPs extremely gun-shy about anything that could potentially raise an eyebrow. This is, of course, understandable from their perspective, but it's creating real operational bottlenecks for businesses trying to scale or even just maintain robust payment infrastructure. Curious if others are experiencing similar levels of friction, or if this is just my particular niche right now. Are we just entering a new era of 'hyper-KYB', or is there something else at play?

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PKr/psp·by u/pkaewkamnerd·1moQuestion

PSP ตัวไหนที่รับมือกับวอลุ่มหนักๆ ได้ดีโดยไม่ติดปัญหา?

กำลังพิจารณา PSP เจ้าใหม่สำหรับการเทรดวอลุ่มสูง โดยเฉพาะในตลาดที่มีความผันผวนสูงอย่างคริปโต หรือช่วงที่ข่าวออกแล้วมีสไปค์หนักๆ\n\nที่ผ่านมาเจอปัญหา PSP เจ้าเดิมมีปัญหาเรื่อง latency เวลาเจอออเดอร์พร้อมกันเยอะๆ บางทีก็มี transaction failed แบบไม่สมเหตุสมผล ซึ่งแปลว่าเราพลาดจังหวะสำคัญๆ ไปพอสมควร เสียโอกาสไปเยอะพอสมควรเลย ใครมีประสบการณ์กับ PSP ที่รองรับวอลุ่มแบบนี้ได้ดี โดยเฉพาะเรื่องความเสถียรในการประมวลผลและการจ่ายเงิน หรือแม้กระทั่งเรื่องของ onboarding process ที่ไม่ยุ่งยากจนเกินไป แชร์กันหน่อยครับ\n\nเข้าใจว่าเรื่องค่าธรรมเนียมก็สำคัญ แต่ตอนนี้ขอเน้นเรื่อง reliability กับ performance ก่อน ถ้าได้ชื่อที่ไม่ใช่ Big-4 ที่ชอบกั๊กหรือมี KYC ที่ซับซ้อนเกินจำเป็นจะดีมาก

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HAr/psp·by u/hannah37·1moQuestion

Onboarding & Settlement Cycles for High-Volume Alternative Payments

Curious to hear from others managing significant daily volumes through alternative payment rails, particularly those involving less conventional methods than the major card networks. We've been evaluating a couple of new PSPs to diversify our processing, and the variance in onboarding timelines and projected settlement cycles has been quite striking. One promising option for a specific regional payment method quoted 4-6 weeks just for initial KYC/AML, then another 2 weeks before we could even begin a sandbox integration. Their settlement for that particular method was T+7, which is a bit stretched for our working capital cycle, but might be acceptable if the cost savings are substantial.

Conversely, another provider, while offering a broader range of alt-payment types, seems to have a more streamlined process, quoting 2 weeks for full live readiness including integration. Their settlement is T+2 for most methods, which is far more attractive. However, their fee structure is slightly higher. This brings me to a core question: how much weight do you give to a quicker onboarding/tighter settlement versus a more competitive fee structure when dealing with volumes that can quickly accrue significant float? Are there specific red flags you look for during the initial stages that might indicate future issues with reliability or support, beyond just the advertised numbers? I'm less concerned about the standard card processing here, more about the long-tail of regional payment methods where the landscape is less mature.

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PRr/psp·by u/priya97·1moQuestion

Onboarding Friction with Crypto Gateways and High-Volume Fiat Payouts

Curious if others are seeing similar challenges when integrating new crypto payment gateways, particularly for businesses that need to frequently convert large volumes of crypto to fiat for payouts. We're running into a consistent pattern where the initial onboarding and KYB process for these providers is smooth enough, but once we hit a certain volume or frequency of fiat payout requests, particularly for $EUR or $GBP, we start hitting unexpected delays and enhanced due diligence queries. It feels less like a technical issue and more like an operational bottleneck on their end, despite us providing all requested documentation upfront. Are we just unlucky with our provider choices, or is this a common friction point others have learned to mitigate when scaling up?

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SLr/psp·by u/suzuki_lei·1moQuestion

Onboarding pain: Any 'seamless' KYB for higher-volume PSP accounts?

Alright, so I've been wrestling with a few PSPs lately for a new venture, specifically trying to get higher processing limits on card acquiring and even some crypto rails. It's the usual song and dance, but the KYB process has been exceptionally tedious. I understand the regulatory burden, absolutely, but it feels like some of these providers are actively trying to make it as difficult as possible to actually process funds.

Between the endless document requests, the 'we need this exact format or it's invalid' rejections, and the sheer lag in communication, it's eating into our launch timeline. One provider even sent back a request for a 'signed statement proving our operating address,' despite already having utility bills, company registration, and a lease agreement. I'm starting to think they want my firstborn's dental records as well.

Has anyone found a PSP that genuinely offers a streamlined, efficient KYB process for new accounts needing decent volume right out of the gate? Or are we all just destined to spend weeks playing administrative whack-a-mole with compliance departments? I'm not looking for shortcuts, just efficiency. The promise of 'easy onboarding' often seems to evaporate when you hit the 'actually want to send money' stage.

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CAr/psp·by u/carmen52·1moQuestion

Onboarding speed with new PSPs for high-volume merchants

Anyone else finding that the 'fast-track' onboarding for new payment service providers is anything but, especially when you're moving significant volume and need everything triple-checked? It feels like they promise warp speed but deliver at a snail's pace once they see the KYB paperwork, which makes planning new product launches a bit of a laugh.

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KKr/psp·by u/korn_kittisak·1moQuestion

PSP ตัวไหนที่รับมือกับธุรกรรมปริมาณมากได้ดี และค่าธรรมเนียมไม่แพงเกินไปครับ?

พอดีกำลังมองหา PSP เจ้าใหม่ครับ ตอนนี้เจอปัญหาเดิมๆ คือถ้าช่วงไหนมีโปรโมชั่นหรือแคมเปญใหญ่ๆ ยอดขายถล่มทลาย ระบบจะเริ่มช้าจนบางทีก็ล่มไปเลย กว่าจะกู้คืนได้ลูกค้าก็หนีหมดแล้วครับ เลยอยากถามเพื่อนๆ พี่ๆ น้องๆ ในกลุ่มว่ามีเจ้าไหนที่ใช้แล้วประทับใจบ้างครับ โดยเฉพาะเรื่องความเสถียร รองรับ transaction ได้เยอะๆ โดยที่ระบบไม่ดาวน์ง่ายๆ และค่าธรรมเนียมสมเหตุสมผลครับ ไม่อยากจ่ายแพงเกินไปแต่ก็อยากได้ของดีครับ ใครมีประสบการณ์ตรงรบกวนแนะนำทีครับ ขอบคุณล่วงหน้าครับ

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JAr/psp·by u/james69·1moDiscussion

Onboarding Friction with PSPs and Crypto

Anyone else hitting major headwinds with PSPs when trying to integrate any significant crypto payment rails, especially for higher volume? We're trying to expand our acceptance for stablecoins and $BTC alongside traditional cards, but the KYB process for the crypto side of things feels like stepping back 10 years. Multiple providers are quoting us 6-8 weeks just for initial approval, then another month for sandbox integration. It's not just the timeline; the documentation demands often seem disproportionate to the actual risk profiles we're presenting. Are others finding specific providers who are more agile on this front, or is this just the current state of play for legitimate crypto adoption within the traditional finance framework?

Specifically curious if anyone has had success streamlining this for a multi-PSP setup. The redundancy is good for risk, but the duplicate KYB across three different providers is becoming a serious bottleneck.

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