The Payments House LLC supports a wide range of high-risk verticals, but we maintain a firm list of activities we will not facilitate.
Strictly prohibited
- Any activity violating laws in the merchant's jurisdiction or the cardholder's jurisdiction.
- Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or non-consensual content.
- Human trafficking, prostitution, escort services.
- Unlicensed pharmaceuticals or controlled substances.
- Unregistered securities, Ponzi schemes, HYIP programmes.
- Weapons, ammunition, explosives.
- Counterfeit or pirated goods, IP-infringing content.
- Terrorist financing or activities of sanctioned entities.
Restricted — requires EDD
- Adult content (where lawful and §2257 compliant).
- Unlicensed iGaming targeting regulated markets.
- Crypto activities without an appropriate VASP licence.
- Nutraceutical claims that may constitute medical advice.
Enforcement
Violations result in immediate suspension, possible reserve withholding, and reporting to the relevant FIU, card schemes and law enforcement.