Find banking partners to receive payments from French gamblers

The appetite for online gaming in France continues to expand, with GGY reaching €1.07bn in 2022. What is more, the sector is projected to grow by 7.2% until 2028 – très bien for online sportsbooks and casinos.

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Challenges for online gaming firms in France

Online gambling is strictly regulated in France, and only monopoly state-owned companies can offer iGaming within the country. French gamers are, however, allowed to visit online casinos and bookmakers based in other countries. This can make receiving payments complex for online bookmakers and casinos.

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Who regulates online gaming in France?

The Autorité Nationale des Jeux regulates France’s gambling and betting industry. Online state-owned monopolies can offer gambling and betting in France, and private companies cannot obtain a license. The only exception is the Française des Jeux, a lottery that was recently privatised.

Discover France iGaming banking solutions with iGaming Core

If you would like to accept French players to your off shore or EU remote casino or sportsbook, then you will need a suitable bank or payment service provider in the jurisdiction where you are based. iGaming Core helps you find banking solutions so you can accept French players. We help by:

• Learning about your operations, business structure, license and target market
• Advising you on the right payment accounts to accept French online gamers
• Finding a partner to process payments from French online gamers
• Introducing you to French compliance consultants

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French online card processing for bookmakers

When French players bet or wager on foreign websites, they will need to make payments via a method that’s accepted in the country where you are based. French gamers use all major credit/debit cards when gaming online, plus e-wallets like Skrill, PayPal and bank transfers. Prepayment cards such as Neosurf are also popular in France.

Contact ustoday to start accepting payments from French online gamers

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