List of Restricted Business

Difficult business that are hard to get a full service Merchant accounts. However we can help high Risk business get one.

  1. Online gambling: Betting or wagering activities conducted over the internet.
  2. Adult entertainment: Pornography, adult websites, or adult-oriented products.
  3. Online pharmacies: Sale of prescription drugs or controlled substances online.
  4. CBD or marijuana-related businesses: Products derived from cannabis, including CBD oils, edibles, or marijuana dispensaries.
  5. Forex trading: Foreign exchange trading platforms or services.
  6. Pyramid schemes: Multi-level marketing programs with characteristics of pyramid schemes.
  7. Software piracy: Distribution or sale of unauthorized or counterfeit software.
  8. Online firearms sales: Selling firearms, ammunition, or related accessories.
  9. Crowdfunding for equity: Offering shares or ownership in a business through crowdfunding.
  10. Debt consolidation: Services that consolidate or negotiate debt repayment.
  11. Credit repair services: Services aimed at repairing or improving credit scores.
  12. Payday loans: Short-term, high-interest loans often targeted at individuals with poor credit.
  13. Fantasy sports: Online platforms allowing users to participate in fantasy sports leagues for real money.
  14. Replica products: Sale of counterfeit or unauthorized replicas of branded goods.
  15. Illegal substances: Sale or distribution of illegal drugs or substances.
  16. P2P file-sharing: Platforms facilitating the unauthorized sharing of copyrighted content.
  17. Escort services: Online platforms or agencies providing companionship services.
  18. Cryptocurrency ICOs: Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) for new cryptocurrencies.
  19. Unregulated investment schemes: Investment opportunities without proper regulatory compliance.
  20. Ticket scalping: Reselling event tickets at inflated prices.
  21. Penny auctions: Online auctions where participants pay for each bid placed.
  22. Intellectual property infringement: Websites or platforms enabling copyright or trademark infringement.
  23. Offensive or hate content: Platforms promoting hate speech, discrimination, or offensive content.
  24. Weight loss supplements: Sale of unregulated or potentially unsafe weight loss products.
  25. Animal trafficking: Trade of endangered species or illegal animal products.
  26. Lockpicking tools: Sale or distribution of tools used for illegal entry or theft.
  27. Organ trafficking: Illegal trade of organs for transplantation.
  28. Illegal streaming services: Platforms offering pirated or unauthorized streaming of copyrighted content.
  29. Weapons of mass destruction: Trade, distribution, or manufacturing of weapons capable of causing mass destruction.
  30. Counterfeit documents: Sale or production of counterfeit passports, driver’s licenses, or identification documents.

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Difference between high Risk prohibited industries and restricted industries and fraudelent business.

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