
Why You Need a High-Risk Merchant Account
About this episode
Getting your account shut down can be extremely stressful, and we’ve talked before about when Stripe freezes your account and holds your funds. But today we’re going to talk about the steps to take to get your business back up, so you’re able to process and accept credit card payments again. The MOST important piece of advice to remember is, DON’T WAIT! The sooner you start taking action, the sooner you can start accepting payments again.
To ensure your business is not disrupted, it’s best to have a backup online payment processor. In this episode, Maria provides a quick summary of the steps to apply for a high-risk merchant account. So, let’s dive in.
“If you’ve been shut down, applying for a merchant account is your best option to continue processing payments.”
- Maria Sparagis
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Listen to episode 42 here - Stripe Froze My Account and My Funds - What Now?
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