Will Fencer is the author and editor of Casino Payments. He writes and curates editorial content about UK online casinos, betting, gambling legislation and casino payment methods.
Will has more than eight years' experience writing about the UK online-gambling sector. He regularly researches Gambling Commission publications, operator licence information and responsible-gambling guidance, and has tested hundreds of casino websites, promotions and payment methods as part of editorial reviews.
His specialist areas include casino ownership groups, sister sites, wagering requirements, payment methods and player safety. His work is fact-checked against publicly available regulatory and operator information before publication.
Testing claims are made at page level. An article is described as transaction tested only when the required test record exists; otherwise it is labelled cashier verified or desk research as appropriate.
Focused on digital business, consumer behaviour and e-commerce. Final-year research project examined how online payment technologies influence consumer trust in regulated online markets.
Professional Development
Google Digital Garage — Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
GDPR and UK Data Protection awareness training
Regular attendee of iGaming and fintech webinars covering UK Gambling Commission updates, payment security and fraud prevention
Ongoing independent study of UK payment regulations, open banking and responsible gambling practices
Career History
Junior Content Writer
Northwest Digital Publishing · 2013–2015
Started writing consumer finance and technology articles covering online banking, digital wallets and payment security. Worked with editors to produce educational content explaining emerging payment technologies for everyday consumers.
Senior Content & Research Writer
Fintech Insights UK · 2015–2019
Specialised in payment processors, digital wallets, Open Banking, card security, fraud prevention and consumer payment guides. Regularly researched FCA publications, payment provider documentation and security standards to create fact-based consumer guides.
Independent iGaming & Payments Researcher
2019–2025
Worked with several UK-facing gambling and fintech publishers producing educational content covering online casino payment methods, withdrawal speeds, verification procedures, UK Gambling Commission requirements, responsible gambling tools, and payment security and encryption. Developed a reputation for translating complex payment systems into practical guides that everyday players could understand.
Lead Payments Editor
XON Media Ltd · 2025–Present
Responsible for editorial oversight of payment-related content across UK gambling websites. Areas of expertise include debit cards, e-wallets, Open Banking, bank transfers, Pay by Bank, Apple Pay & Google Pay, Trustly, Neteller, Skrill, PayPal, prepaid vouchers, cryptocurrency trends (where legally relevant) and UKGC compliance relating to payment methods.
Day-to-day responsibilities include researching new payment technologies, testing payment methods at licensed UK operators, reviewing payment limits, fees and processing times, monitoring regulatory updates, updating guides when payment policies change, and fact-checking editorial content before publication.
Editorial Philosophy
“The best payment guide isn’t the one with the longest list of deposit methods — it’s the one that explains clearly which options are fast, secure and genuinely suitable for UK players. My aim is to help readers understand how payment systems work so they can make informed decisions based on facts rather than marketing claims.”
