The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) has temporarily barred payments provider Inpay A/S from signing new agreements with online gaming operators, following a regulatory review that flagged anti-money laundering (AML) shortcomings. The restriction, announced this year, means Inpay cannot take on new igaming clients until it demonstrates it has addressed the issues identified during an inspection.
The regulator ordered Inpay to show that it has remedied the AML deficiencies before it can resume entering into new agreements. The move is part of Finanstilsynet’s ongoing oversight of payment service providers that handle transactions for the gambling sector, where AML compliance is a key focus. The specific nature of the shortcomings has not been disclosed, but the temporary block is a direct consequence of the inspection findings.
Regulators across Europe have increasingly scrutinised payment providers and operators alike for AML lapses, with fines and restrictions becoming more common. In Denmark, the financial regulator works alongside the gambling authority to ensure that money flows through licensed channels are clean. This action against Inpay signals that the regulator is willing to intervene directly with third-party service providers, not just licensed operators, to enforce compliance.
For players, the practical impact is likely minimal in the short term. If you hold an account with an online casino or sportsbook that uses Inpay for deposits or withdrawals, your existing arrangements should continue to function as normal. The restriction only affects new agreements, so current services are not disrupted. However, if you are considering signing up with a new operator that relies on Inpay, you may find that some payment options are temporarily unavailable until the provider resolves the regulator’s concerns. Your funds remain safe, and you can still deposit and withdraw through other available methods.
Watch for Inpay’s response to the regulator and whether it can quickly demonstrate compliance. If it fails to do so, the restriction could be extended or turned into a permanent ban, which might affect operators that depend on its services and, indirectly, the payment options available to players in Denmark.