SoarPay Recognized as Leading High-Risk Merchant Account Provider

Houston-based payments firm earns industry accolades for specialized expertise and service in 2026

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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SoarPay, a specialized provider of merchant services for high-risk and regulated industries, has been recognized as one of the best high-risk merchant account providers for 2026. The company has earned industry honors from TechnologyAdvice and Merchant Maverick, holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, and produces the top podcast in the high-risk payments space.

Why it matters

As a provider focused solely on the high-risk merchant account space, SoarPay has built a decade of specialized expertise that sets it apart in an industry where many processors treat high-risk as a secondary line of business. These recognitions underscore SoarPay's reputation as a trusted leader in enabling businesses in regulated and high-risk industries to securely accept payments and grow with confidence.

The details

SoarPay was recently featured in TechnologyAdvice's "8 Best High-Risk Merchant Account Providers for 2026" guide, where it was recognized as the "Best Mid-Market High-Risk Specialist." The company has also earned recognition from Merchant Maverick as "the best choice for rapid account approval" among high-risk merchant account providers. Additionally, SoarPay holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and has maintained BBB accreditation since 2018. The company also produces the "High Risk Merchant Accounts 101" podcast, the #1 show dedicated exclusively to the high-risk merchant services industry.

  • SoarPay has maintained BBB accreditation since July 27, 2018.
  • SoarPay was recognized as one of the "8 Best High-Risk Merchant Account Providers for 2026" in March 2026.

The players

SoarPay

A specialized provider of merchant services for high-risk and regulated industries, founded in 2015 and focused exclusively on the high-risk merchant account space.

Rich McIver

The VP of Business Development at SoarPay.

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What they’re saying

“These accolades reflect the work we put in every day for merchants that other processors turn away. We've spent over ten years building expertise specifically for high-risk industries, and it's gratifying to see that recognized by trusted third parties heading into 2026. We see this as a foundation to build on, not a finish line.”

— Rich McIver, VP of Business Development (PR.com)

What’s next

SoarPay is well-positioned to expand its role as the leading provider of merchant services for high-risk and regulated businesses in the year ahead.

The takeaway

SoarPay's decade-plus of specialized expertise in the high-risk merchant account space, combined with its industry recognitions and top-ranked podcast, establish the company as a trusted leader in enabling businesses in regulated and high-risk industries to securely accept payments and grow with confidence.