Why Your Merchant Account Was Declined. Discover the 5 most common reasons your application gets rejected.

High Chargeback Ratio

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Incomplete KYC Documentation

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High-Risk Business Category

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TMF / MATCH List History

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Work With High-Risk Specialists

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