High Risk
High Risk
Within the realm of e-commerce, there are several areas of business classed as ‘high risk’. These business sectors are considered a greater risk by banks and are more closely monitored by Visa and Mastercard.
If you manage a business that operates within a high risk sector, Swipen can advise on best practice and help you set up a full payment process that’s secure and correctly reported. Swipen are experts within the high risk sector and have formed close relationships with banking partners. Our award winning reporting will give you instant and live access to your online account and our fraud prevention is state of the art. We will work with you to negotiate rolling reserves, settlement times and set up costs.

If you’re struggling to get merchant service support because your business falls into one of the high risk categories below, contact Swipen today for free and impartial advice.
Skill Games and Competitions
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cryptocurrency / Virtual Assets
Furniture
Online Gambling and Casino
Travel Agency / Tour Operator
Auction Houses
Art Dealers and Galleries
Contact Lenses
Counselling Services
Computer Programming and other related services
Debt Collections
Discount Vouchers
File Sharing Services (Cyber locking)
Forex Investment
Jewellery, Precious Stones and Metals
Secondary Lotteries (Lotto Syndicates / Betting on Lottery)
Money Remittance
Nutraceuticals / Diet Control Substances
Organisations – Charitable Social Service / Religious / Political
Payday Loan
PPI Claim (Payment Protection Insurance)
Real Estate Brokers / Property Rentals
Subscription / Continuity Merchant / Negative Billing Option (free trial + recurring)
Taxi Cabs and Limousines
Ticket Agencies / Brokers
Tobacco Sellers – Cigar Stores and Stands
Pharmacy