Romania ONJN License
Cost
€120,000 annual fee + 16% gross gaming revenue tax + 2% mandatory contribution
Timeline
3-6 months
Capital
€500,000-€1,500,000 depending on activity scope
Class 1 / Class 2 remote regulated by Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN).
Who it suits
Operators serving Romanian consumers. Mandatory for any iGaming brand accepting Romanian players. Class 1 covers casino, poker, bingo; Class 2 covers betting.
Compliance load
ANAF reporting, AML aligned with EU 5MLD/6MLD, mandatory player-protection. Regulatory regime tightened in 2023 with monthly tax remittance.
The acquiring angle
EU member-state licence, broad EU acquirer acceptance. Pricing competitive (1-2.5% IC++ markup). Romania-specific acquirer routing required for local card acceptance (BCR, Banca Transilvania).
Notes and pitfalls
Romanian regulator has revoked licences for non-compliance; ongoing monitoring is significant operational load.
Reference information, not legal advice. Figures are typical ranges as of 2026.
ONJN questions.
How do acquirers view the ONJN licence?
Acquirer acceptance is Moderate. EU member-state licence, broad EU acquirer acceptance. Pricing competitive (1-2.5% IC++ markup). Romania-specific acquirer routing required for local card acceptance (BCR, Banca Transilvania).
What does the ONJN cost and how long does it take?
Cost: €120,000 annual fee + 16% gross gaming revenue tax + 2% mandatory contribution. Timeline: 3-6 months. Capital: €500,000-€1,500,000 depending on activity scope. These are typical ranges as of 2026; verify with the regulator before budgeting.
Does BZNpay help with ONJN applications?
No. We are an introducer to acquirers, not a licensing agent. We can tell you how this licence plays with the acquirer pool and introduce you to the partners whose appetite covers it.