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Merchant Underwriting: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Important

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The merchant underwriting process helps reduce fraud (including chargeback volume), ensures compliance with regulations, and protects financial stability in the payment processing space. High-risk industries, such as gaming or adult entertainment, undergo more stringent scrutiny due to their higher likelihood of fraud or chargebacks.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

Thorough due diligence, technology, and adherence to regulatory guidelines are essential in a PayFac’s risk management strategy. You need thorough due diligence, technology, and adherence to regulatory guidelines in your risk management strategy. The due diligence doesn’t stop at onboarding. Not just that.

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Merchant Account Closed – Now What?

Cardfellow

But if youre the owner of a health supplement company and dont know that your industry is high-risk or you dont know that Square doesnt support health supplement companies, you might sign up with Square. Youll likely even get through the initial setup and may begin taking cards, because Square doesnt do upfront underwriting due diligence.

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29 Fintech Leaders Make Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List This Year

Fintech News

In this role, she provides analytical and business development support to portfolio companies and contributes to the sourcing and due diligence processes of new investment opportunities. Ho joined Rakuten Ventures in 2017, fresh out of college, as an analyst in Singapore.

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