We help merchants get approved, lift approvals, and lower costs—especially in tougher categories like iGaming, adult, nutraceuticals, crypto OTC, and travel. We also support ISVs and ISOs that need a smarter, more reliable payments setup.
Confidential by design • Boutique advisory
Operator mindset. Underwriting fluency.
PTV gets payments working the way they should for high-risk and complex merchants—approved, stable, and cost-aware. We step in when accounts are stuck in underwriting, losing approvals, or paying too much. We also design programs for ISVs and ISOs that need clear commercial models and durable approval paths.
Jake Tuck is the Founder and Lead Consultant. Previously Director of Partnerships at Nuvei (ISV focus), he founded PTV after seeing how non-standard businesses struggle to get to “yes.” Jake has an MBA from Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.
Clear steps, technical depth, and measurable outcomes.
We package your file, shape the underwriting narrative, and route it to the right acquirer—so approvals are faster and terms are better.
High-risk verticals: iGaming, adult, nutraceuticals, crypto OTC, travel • Reserves, descriptors, limits • Backup MIDs
Choose the right gateway, fraud tools, and acquirers—then connect it cleanly so checkout is stable and reporting makes sense.
Multi-acquirer with sensible failover • Gateway selection/integration • Clear reconciliation
We tune pricing and acceptance: reduce avoidable fees and push more good transactions through.
Interchange/scheme review • Smart routing to lift approvals • Cross-border done right
Cut disputes and protect MID health with practical tools and policies your team can run.
Descriptors & policies • Alerts/pre-dispute tools • Playbooks & training
Design partner programs that convert and deliver reliable approvals—without creating support nightmares.
Commercial models • Processor alignment & escalations • Enablement kits
Once live, we monitor throughput, approval rates, and cost—and keep improving them.
Monthly reviews • Issue triage with processors/gateways • Executive-ready reporting
Your business stays private.
We don’t post logos or splash case studies. Many of our placements are sensitive. Privacy isn’t a footnote—it’s the product.
Need validation? We share private references and testimonials tailored to your industry.
Tell us where payments are blocking growth—approvals, cost, or reliability—and we’ll map a path forward. Or email: hello@ptvpartners.com