High Risk Merchant Accounts

A complete guide to PSD3 and PSR1 compliance for EU merchants. Learn about IBAN-matching, fraud liability shifts, and new SCA rules.

Learn about the UK’s 2026 90-day rule for merchant account termination. Understand your rights, appeal options, and how to protect your business.

Discover why AI Dating and AI Adult platforms are a perfect fit for high-risk merchant accounts. Learn about emotional attachment, subscription billing, and compliance challenges.

Understand the strict Visa VAMP compliance rules and why your processor's risk threshold matters. Protect your merchant account stability with our 4 essential questions.

The TMF/MATCH list tracks terminated merchant accounts. This post breaks down the top reasons businesses land on this blacklist, from excessive chargebacks to poor customer service, and what you can do to avoid it.

If you've landed at this post, you probably already know a thing or two about merchant accounts, but let's review ...