In a major recognition of our platform’s growth and innovation, NOWPayments has been ranked the #1 cryptocurrency payment gateway of 2025 by Forbes Advisor. This promotion — from 3rd place last year — is the result of relentless effort from our team, valuable feedback from our clients, and a deep commitment to building the most flexible and powerful crypto gateway on the market.
Let’s take a look at how we got here.
Where We Were: Forbes 2024 Ranking
In 2024, NOWPayments was already on Forbes’ radar. We were featured as one of the top 3 crypto gateways, earning a solid 4.5-star rating and the badge of “Best for Customization.” Forbes highlighted our wide crypto support, low fees, and flexibility in settlement.
However, back then, the platform was still considered “lesser known outside crypto-native circles” and lacked certain enterprise-tier compliance tools. Our absence of a mobile app was also noted. While our foundation was strong, we had more work to do — and we were ready.
What Changed: Team Effort, Real Result
In the past year, we’ve made substantial upgrades that directly impacted our customers:
- Fiat Off-Ramp launched, allowing direct crypto-to-bank withdrawals (with full SEPA support)
- Expanded support to 300+ cryptocurrencies and 75+ fiat assets
- Enhanced API flexibility and documentation
- Improved onboarding and 24/7 live customer support
- Fully enabled mass payouts for iGaming, marketplaces, and enterprise use cases
All these improvements were driven by one mission: to make crypto payments accessible, secure, and adaptable to any business model.
What Forbes Says Now — and Why It Matters
In their latest ranking, Forbes placed NOWPayments at #1, awarding a 4.9-star rating and reaffirming our strength in both performance and adaptability.
“NOWPayments is one of the few crypto gateways that gives you real control without making setup a hassle… You don’t need a developer to get started. This is an excellent choice for any business that wants options when adding crypto payments.”
The review praises our:
- Plug-and-play tools (payment links, donation buttons, plugins)
- Clean UI and non-technical onboarding
- Support for subscriptions, POS, and custom checkout flows
- Real-time fiat or crypto payouts
- No chargeback risk
When a trusted institution like Forbes acknowledges your product as best-in-class, it’s more than validation — it’s a signal to the market.
Before vs. After: A Quick Comparison
| Feature | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Forbes Rating | 4.5 stars | 4.9 stars |
| Ranking | #3 | #1 |
| Recognition | Best for customization | Best overall/customization |
| Brand perception | Lesser-known | Mainstream recognition |
| Key feature missing | No mobile app | Comprehensive feature set |
| Fiat off-ramp | Not available | Live with SEPA |
What This Means for You
Whether you’re an online store, iGaming operator, SaaS platform, or NFT marketplace, this recognition matters because it reflects what you can expect when choosing NOWPayments:
- A platform that listens, adapts, and evolves
- A team that builds based on real-world needs
- A solution that keeps fees low (0.5%) without compromising on power
With over 300 crypto coins supported, white-label options, custody or non-custody modes, and real-time payouts — you’re in control.
Final Thoughts: Built for Business, Backed by Forbes
We’re proud of this recognition, but we know it’s just a milestone — not the destination.
To our existing users: thank you for growing with us. To those still considering NOWPayments: there’s never been a better time to start.
👉 Try the #1 rated crypto payment gateway now — and see the difference.