Skip to main content

Prohibited & Restricted business

To maintain a safe and compliant platform, we've defined which types of businesses are not allowed or require special approval to use our merchant services. Please review these guidelines carefully—violations may lead to account suspension or legal action.

Prohibited & Restricted Business Illustration

Businesses We Don't Work With

  • Any operation involved in illegal or unlawful activities such as the sale of narcotics, human trafficking, or unlicensed gambling
  • Fraudulent schemes like pyramid or Ponzi models
  • Counterfeit product sellers
  • Any business that infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Merchants distributing hate speech, violent content, or explicit material involving minors
  • Businesses offering hacking tools, spyware, or services that compromise privacy

Not Blacklisted, But Risky!

Some businesses aren't illegal but are considered high-risk and are only allowed on our platform with prior approval. These include:

  • Cryptocurrency exchanges or wallets
  • Fantasy sports and real-money online games
  • CBD and hemp product sellers
  • Herbal supplements and health products
  • Nonprofits and charitable organizations
  • Event ticketing platforms
Business approval documentation

What You'll Need for Approval

If you operate in a restricted category, you'll need to:

Submit legal licenses or registration certificates

Complete enhanced identity verification

Provide detailed product or service descriptions

Accept special account conditions (e.g., reserves, transaction limits)

Recurring customer questions

Paycron offers secure, efficient, and industry-specific payment solutions designed to meet the unique needs of the hospitality sector. Our services include seamless POS integrations, mobile and contactless payments, recurring membership billing, and fraud protection, ensuring smooth financial transactions for hotels, restaurants, and travel businesses.
Healthcare payments can be accepted through multiple channels such as credit/debit cards...
High-risk payment processors offer specialized solutions that allow healthcare providers to manage chargebacks...
Efficient payment systems help reduce administrative costs, minimize late payments, and improve cash flow...

Get started now!

Create your account to get started instantly, or contact us for a custom business solution