December 30, 2025
Merchant accounts are the backbone of modern commerce. Whether you run an online store, subscription service, consulting firm, digital product business, or any high-risk operation, the […]
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December 28, 2025
Operating a business in a high-risk industry comes with challenges that traditional merchants rarely encounter. From elevated chargeback rates to regulatory scrutiny, businesses in these sectors […]
December 11, 2025
Negative option trials—such as subscription services, product samples, or software demos—are popular marketing strategies for attracting new customers. However, without strict adherence to compliance requirements, these […]
November 19, 2025
High risk merchant payment solutions require a balance between opportunity and compliance. Businesses operating in high-risk industries such as online gaming, CBD, supplements, or travel depend […]
November 19, 2025
When your reserves are withheld by a payment processor, your business cash flow can quickly tighten. For many merchants, these withheld reserves can feel like frozen […]
November 17, 2025
Card brands like Visa and Mastercard implement brand protection programs to safeguard their networks, ensure consumer trust, and enforce compliance among merchants. While these programs serve […]
November 17, 2025
For merchants who rely on credit card payments, compliance with card brand regulations is non-negotiable. Visa, Mastercard, and other major card networks enforce strict rules under […]
October 30, 2025
Being placed on the MATCH list can feel like a major setback for any business. The MATCH list—short for Member Alert to Control High-Risk Merchants—is maintained by Mastercard […]
October 30, 2025
When it comes to FTC & Compliance, merchants often find themselves unprepared for the complexity of an investigation. A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the Federal Trade […]