Partner Program

Earn Recurring Revenue
From Every Merchant
You Bring Us.

Up to 70% Revenue Share. Built for Partners Who Bring Business.

You already know businesses that need better payment processing.

Turn those relationships into recurring revenue.

Daystar gives referral partners, consultants, agencies, ISOs and ISVs access to 23 acquiring banks, 54+ industries and specialized high-risk solutions.

You bring the opportunity. We get it approved, boarded and processing. You participate in the revenue.

No cost to join. No merchant to refer today? Apply anyway — establish your partner account.

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Acquiring
Banks

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Industries
Covered

24hr
Typical
Decision

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Max Partner
Revenue Share

Referral Partners
Nutraceuticals
ISOs & ISVs
Gaming & Gambling
Consultants
High-Risk Merchants
SaaS Platforms
Adult Content
Agencies
Subscriptions
30% · 50% · 70%
Travel & OTAs
Strategic Partners
Telehealth
Referral Partners
Nutraceuticals
ISOs & ISVs
Gaming & Gambling
Consultants
High-Risk Merchants
SaaS Platforms
Adult Content
Agencies
Subscriptions
30% · 50% · 70%
Travel & OTAs
Strategic Partners
Telehealth

Residual Income

One Introduction Can Pay You for Years.

Most referral programs pay once. Daystar is different.

When a referred merchant continues processing, you earn ongoing passive income generated by that relationship, in accordance with your partner agreement.

Build one account. Then another. Then a portfolio.

Start Building →

“Build one account. Then another. Then a portfolio.”

Your referred merchants are associated with your partner account — so the relationship, and the revenue attached to it, can be tracked and paid over time. This isn’t a one-time bounty. It’s a business.

With 23 acquiring bank relationships and coverage across 54+ industries, Daystar can place merchants competitors routinely decline — expanding the universe of accounts you can bring.

I.

Accountants
& CPAs
II.

Agencies &
Marketers
III.

Web Dev &
Tech Cos.
IV.

Consultants
& Brokers
V.

SaaS
& ISVs
VI.

ISOs &
Agents
VII.

Associations
& Networks

Partnership Levels

Choose the Partnership
That Fits Your Business.

Three structures — from your first referral to a full portfolio.

Referral Partner
30%
of eligible net processing revenue

Perfect for consultants, accountants, brokers, developers, agencies and anyone who regularly speaks with business owners. You introduce the merchant. We do the work.

  • Merchant consultation
  • Underwriting & bank placement
  • Onboarding & gateway support
  • Ongoing merchant servicing

Join as Referral Partner

Strategic / ISO Partner
70%
up to — of eligible net processing revenue

For established ISOs, ISVs, SaaS platforms, associations and organizations capable of generating meaningful processing volume. Your partnership is built around your business.

  • Customized revenue-share structures
  • Portfolio & multi-bank placement
  • High-risk merchant placement
  • White-label or strategic solutions
  • Dedicated underwriting support

Talk to Partnerships

High-Risk Placement

Don’t Throw Away the
Difficult Merchants.

  • A merchant gets declined.
  • Stripe shuts them down.
  • Their processor terminates the account.
  • Their industry is considered too risky.
  • Their chargebacks are complicated.
  • Their business model doesn’t fit a traditional underwriting box.

For most referral programs, that’s the end of the opportunity.

For Daystar, it may be where the opportunity begins.

Our acquiring network is built to evaluate businesses across more than 54 industries, including many sectors traditional processors routinely decline.

Nutraceuticals
Subscriptions
Travel
Gaming
Telehealth
Financial Services
E-Commerce
Digital Businesses
Adult Content
Regulated Industries
Firearms
CBD & Cannabis

Before you tell a merchant no, bring the opportunity to us.

Refer a Merchant →

How We Work

Your Reputation Comes First.

A referral isn’t just a lead. It’s someone you know. Someone who trusts you. That’s why Daystar doesn’t treat partner referrals like anonymous internet applications.

I.

We Protect the Relationship

Your referred merchants are associated with your partner account — so the relationship and the revenue attached to it can be tracked and credited to you accurately.

II.

You Can See Your Portfolio

Monitor merchant activity and portfolio performance through Daystar’s partner infrastructure — so you always know where your accounts stand.

III.

Real People Handle the Account

Complex merchants need experienced underwriting and real problem solving — not automated rejection emails. Our team reviews every referral directly.

IV.

We Look for Solutions

With multiple acquiring relationships available, Daystar can evaluate different placement options instead of relying on a single bank. More options means more approvals for your merchants.

How It Works

You Bring the Relationship.
We Bring the Infrastructure.

01
Introduce
Refer the Merchant

Submit through your Daystar partner account. One form. The relationship is tracked to you from day one.

02
24hr Decision
We Evaluate

Our team reviews the business across 23 acquiring relationships to identify the right placement. Most decisions within 24 hours.

03
Onboarding
We Get Them Processing

Daystar manages underwriting, placement, onboarding and integration. You stay informed without doing the work.

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Revenue Share
You Earn

Once an eligible merchant begins processing, your applicable recurring revenue share begins under your partner agreement.

Who Should Partner

If Your Clients Accept Payments,
There Is Probably an Opportunity.

01

Accountants & CPAs

Help clients solve payment problems while creating an additional recurring revenue stream from relationships you already maintain.

02

Marketing & E-Commerce Agencies

Your clients need payment processing before their campaigns generate revenue. Turn that dependency into income for your agency.

03

Web Developers & Tech Companies

Turn payment integrations into a continuing business relationship — and a continuing revenue stream — rather than a one-time project fee.

04

Business Consultants & Brokers

Give clients another solution without becoming a payments expert. We handle everything after the introduction.

05

SaaS Platforms & ISVs

Build payments into the value of your ecosystem. Earn recurring revenue from processing volume you facilitate across your platform.

06

Existing Payment Agents & ISOs

Bring us the accounts your current acquiring relationships cannot place. Our high-risk network may approve what your primary processor declined.

Act Now

Have a Merchant Right Now?

Don’t lose the opportunity because another processor said no. Send us the merchant — we’ll tell you what we can do.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I earn as a Daystar referral partner?
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Daystar’s partner structure offers 30% revenue share for Referral Partners, 50% for qualified Trusted Solutions Partners, and up to 70% for qualified Strategic and ISO Partners, calculated on eligible net processing revenue under the applicable partner agreement.

Do I need experience selling payment processing?
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No. Referral Partners simply make the introduction. Daystar handles the merchant consultation, underwriting, placement, onboarding and ongoing support. No payments expertise required to get started.

Can I refer high-risk merchants?
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Yes. High-risk and difficult-to-place merchant accounts are a core part of Daystar’s business. Daystar works across more than 54 industries through a network of acquiring relationships — including many sectors traditional processors routinely decline.

Can Daystar build a custom partnership for my company?
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Yes. Agencies, ISVs, SaaS platforms, associations, ISOs and organizations with significant merchant volume can discuss customized commercial and payment-processing solutions tailored to your business model.

When do I start earning?
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Your revenue share begins when an eligible referred merchant is approved, activated and generating qualifying processing revenue, subject to your partner agreement.

Can I refer merchants that another processor declined?
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Absolutely. Those are some of the opportunities we most want to review. Our acquiring network is specifically built to evaluate merchants that traditional processors routinely turn away.

Get Started

Stop Giving Away
Payment Revenue.

Every business relationship you already have could be worth more.
Every merchant you help could become part of a recurring portfolio.
And every difficult merchant your competitors turn away could be another opportunity for you.
30%
Referral Partner
50%
Trusted Solutions
Partner
70%
Strategic / ISO
Partner