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Expert resources for high-risk merchants, ISO agents, and anyone navigating the complex world of payment processing.

Stripe Terminated My Account — What Now? (Recovery Playbook)

Stripe terminations land on tens of thousands of merchants every year — usually with no warning, often with a 90-day fund hold. Here's the step-by-step playbook for recovering: getting your funds back, finding a real processor, and avoiding the same fate again.

The BoazPay Risk Team· 12 min read

Industry News

Best High-Risk Merchant Accounts for Forex Brokers in 2026

Forex brokers and prop firms get declined or terminated by mainstream processors more often than almost any other vertical. Here's what to look for in a forex-specific merchant account, and what the realistic processing economics look like in 2026.

The BoazPay Risk Team

11 min read

Industry News

CBD Payment Processing: What Banks Allow It in 2026?

CBD payment processing has changed dramatically since the 2018 Farm Bill — but it remains one of the most misunderstood verticals. Here's what's actually allowed in 2026, which acquiring banks board CBD merchants, and what to expect on rates and reserves.

The BoazPay Risk Team

10 min read

Merchant Guides

Rolling Reserves Explained: When You Need One, How to Negotiate

A rolling reserve withholds 5–15% of your card payments for six months. For high-risk merchants it's often non-negotiable at boarding — but it's almost always reducible later. Here's how reserves actually work and how to negotiate them down.

The BoazPay Risk Team

11 min read

Compliance & Risk

MATCH List Explained: How to Check, Avoid, and Get Removed

Being on the MATCH list (Member Alert to Control High-Risk Merchants) means most acquirers will not board you for five years. Here's exactly how it works, why merchants end up on it, and what realistic paths exist to escape.

The BoazPay Risk Team

10 min read

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