Prohibited businesses and countries
We accept more business models
than any other provider in Europe. However, even we have our limits.
Unfortunately there are some businesses we just can't help as the banks
that we use, as well as the card schemes, do not allow them. The
following types of merchants and countries are prone to either high levels
of financial risk, liability or
the banks do not want to associate with them due to reputational reasons,
therefore are currently prohibited.
Prohibited Businesses:
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Adoption Agencies |
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Animals and Live Stock |
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SKY Repairs |
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Bail Bonds |
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Bankruptcy Services |
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Recovering Bank Charges |
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Bank Charge Claims |
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Buying / Shopping Clubs |
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Pawn shops |
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Bitcoins |
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Credit Card ID Theft
Claims (CCITP) |
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SKY Equipment Warranties |
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Collection Agencies |
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Detective Agencies |
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SKY Equipment Maintenance |
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Cyber Currencies |
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Third Party Businesses |
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Travel (All inc non ATOL or ABTA) |
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Firearms |
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Flights (Airline) |
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Insurance (non FSA) |
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ID and Fraud Insurance |
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Mortgage Applications |
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MLM/Pyramid/Ponzi Schemes |
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EHIC Applications |
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Non Supported Gaming |
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TV Licence Applications |
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Call Blockers |
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Telemarketing / Cold Calling |
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Used Car Sales |
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Used Car Parts |
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Virtual Currencies |
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Warrenties (Non FSA) |
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Negative Billing / Free Trials * |
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* Customer provides payment details up-front (such as a free trial) but
then must stop payment in advance of billing
Can you help us?
If you are a PSP or acquirer, or even a merchant who knows of a bank
that can provide merchant services for the businesses above, please provide
us with a proposal via email
and we will contact you as soon as possible. The businesses and countries
marked in bold are the ones we are the most interested
in.
Due to the amount of partner enquiries we receive, please do not request
a phone call in the first instance as we need more information before
we make contact.
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