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What are the ways to avoid Terminated Match File?

Terminated Match File, shortly known as TMF, is a blacklist maintained by credit card companies. Any businesses that come under TMF may face difficulties in obtaining a merchant account and they should avoid them for reducing risks.

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What are the ways to avoid Terminated Match File?

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  1. HOST MERCHANT SERVICES

  2. Terminated Match File, shortly known as TMF, is a blacklist maintained by credit card companies. Any businesses that come under TMF may face difficulties in obtaining a merchant account and they should avoid them for reducing risks. Banks will cross-check the details of business clients when they want to apply for a merchant account. Therefore, a merchant should know how to avoid a TMF list that will help obtain optimal results. What are the ways to avoid Terminated Match File?

  3. 1. Money laundering Money laundering is a major issue that can lead to various problems. Hence, merchants should avoid the practice to minimize risks significantly. It is necessary to minimize high volume credit card transactions in a business with a merchant services provider that will help overcome complications to a large extent. Moreover, a business can grow sales in the markets by working with a professional service provider. 2. Failure to comply with PCI DSS requirements Businesses that are not complying with PCI DSS requirements have to face legal issues and fines. Since credit card fraud activities are increasing, merchants should make sure that they offer high protection to cardholders. 3. Counterfeit selling A merchant services provider assigns a merchant category code (MCC) to retail stores after creating an account. Hence, any illegal selling or promotion of products can lead to risks and a business that follows the practice comes under TMF. Here are some things businesses should follow to avoid listing in TMF.

  4. 4. Violating merchant agreements Businesses should follow the terms and conditions properly after creating a merchant account. Violation of merchant agreements can lead to the termination of an account and other problems. 5. Excessive chargebacks Chargebacks can affect the reputation of a business and it should seek support from an experienced merchant services provider to reduce them effectively. Another thing is that it contributes more to avoid listing in a TMF file. 6. Unauthorized access Merchants should restrict unauthorized access to credit card details of customers by installing the latest tools. A merchant services provider guides clients in this process to prevent hacking and other potential threats with the most advanced technologies. This will help avoid blacklisting to witness peace of mind.

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