Insights for Smarter Payments

Expert tips, trends, and strategies to grow your eCommerce business and reduce risk.

High-Risk
February 3, 2026

Best High-Risk Payment Processors Shopify

Best high-risk payment processors for Shopify: Compare approval rates, fees & support. SeamlessChex leads with 99% approval and same-day processing.

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High-Risk
February 5, 2026

Stripe Closed My Account: Alternatives for High-Risk Sellers

Stripe closed my account: Compare 6 high-risk payment processors. Get approved in 24-48 hours, avoid shutdowns. SeamlessChex, PaymentCloud & more.

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High-Risk
February 16, 2026

How to Comply with Visa Requirements: 2026 VAMP Compliance

How to comply with Visa requirements: 8 actionable steps to meet 2026 VAMP thresholds, reduce disputes, strengthen fraud controls, and avoid penalties.

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High-Risk
February 12, 2026

2026 Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program Guide

Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program guide for merchants: New 2026 thresholds, compliance strategies, and ACH alternatives to reduce chargeback risk.

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High-Risk
February 10, 2026

Merchant Account Is Restricted: How to Get Approved

Your merchant account is restricted? Discover why payment processors freeze accounts, how to respond, and approval strategies for high-risk merchants.

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High-Risk
January 22, 2026

VAMP Compliance for High-Risk Merchants: 2026 Guide

VAMP compliance for high-risk merchants in 2026: Understand thresholds, penalties, and fraud prevention strategies that protect your merchant account.

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eCommerce
January 20, 2026

Best Fiat On-Ramp Providers in 2026

Fiat on-ramp providers compared for 2026. Evaluate solutions with fees, coverage, and features to find the best crypto payment gateway for your business.

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eCommerce
January 27, 2026

Merchant Account Is Restricted: What It Means and How to Fix It

Merchant account is restricted? Discover why PayPal, Stripe & Square restrict accounts, how to fix it, and alternative payment solutions for your business.

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eCommerce
January 27, 2026

Shopify Terminated My Account: What to Do Next

“Shopify terminated my account” Get back to business fast. Learn why accounts get shut down, immediate steps to take, and alternative payment solutions.

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January 15, 2026

From Payment Flow to Creative Flow: An Interview with Joe Yakuel

Our CEO and Co-Founder, Evan Albert, sat down with Joe Yakuel, Founder and CEO of brkfst.io, to talk about where content workflows break down, how to build for both compliance and speed, and why creative isn’t just a brand tool, it’s a growth engine.

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Risks Banks Face When Working With CBD-Related Businesses

Discover the unique challenges and regulatory landscape of providing financial services to CBD businesses. Learn effective strategies to safely manage risks and build successful partnerships within this dynamic industry.

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December 20, 2024
9:40
Risks Banks Face When Working With CBD-Related Businesses

Is Your Business on the MATCH List? Here’s How to Find Out and What To Do Next

Learn how to determine if your business is listed on the MATCH List and understand the next steps to take. Find out the implications and necessary actions to ensure your business stays compliant and protected.

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September 17, 2024
16:52
Is Your Business on the MATCH List? Here’s How to Find Out and What To Do Next

Understanding the MATCH List and Stripe’s Chargeback Thresholds

Discover the impact of chargebacks on your standing with payment processors like Stripe and learn about the critical 1% threshold for inclusion on the MATCH list. Explore actionable tips to stay below the threshold and find out how SeamlessChex specializes in high-risk processing to help merchants overcome challenges and regain payment processing capabilities.

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March 14, 2024
12:57
Understanding the MATCH List and Stripe’s Chargeback Thresholds

How To Get Off the MATCH List

Learn how to get off the MATCH list with official removal methods, alternative payment solutions, and prevention strategies for merchants.

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October 16, 2025
19:00
How To Get Off the MATCH List

Am I on the MATCH List? What to Do Next

“Am I on the MATCH List?” Find out if you are, and how to deal with it, in this comprehensive guide.

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November 12, 2025
7:00
Am I on the MATCH List? What to Do Next

High-Risk Businesses: Unexpectedly Risky Merchants

Many safe & legal merchants are still labeled as high-risk businesses. Read SeamlessChex’s list of unexpected high-risk businesses to learn why banks shun them.

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March 19, 2021
17:55
High-Risk Businesses: Unexpectedly Risky Merchants

High-Risk Industries: Five Businesses Banks Won’t Work With

SeamlessChex explains why banks avoid businesses in high-risk industries. Learn how high-risk merchant accounts can help your company process payments.

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March 19, 2021
18:47
High-Risk Industries: Five Businesses Banks Won’t Work With

What are High-Risk Businesses?

What are high-risk businesses? SeamlessChex explains why some businesses are placed in the high-risk industries list and how SeamlessMerchant can help.

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March 19, 2021
19:42
What are High-Risk Businesses?

The Benefits of Using Gun-Friendly Credit Card Processors

We have solutions for all of your business’s payment processing needs. Create your gun-friendly merchant account today and discover the SeamlessChex advantage.

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March 29, 2022
15:10
The Benefits of Using Gun-Friendly Credit Card Processors