Industries we place
- CBD and hemp products
- Vape and smoke shops
- Travel agencies and tour operators
- Subscription and membership billing
- Nutraceuticals and supplements
- Businesses with high average tickets or past chargeback issues
High risk
High Risk Merchant Account Solutions
Stable card processing for businesses that mainstream processors turn away or shut down without warning.
Businesses are labeled high risk because of their industry, chargeback history, billing model, or sales volume — not because they are doing anything wrong. Aggregators like Square, Stripe, and PayPal often close these accounts abruptly and hold funds for months. Tasskel Pay places high risk merchants with acquiring banks that approve their industry up front, so processing stays open and funds keep moving.
What makes a business high risk
Card networks and banks weigh industry regulation, refund and chargeback rates, delayed delivery (like travel booked months out), recurring billing, and card-not-present sales. Any one of these can push an application out of a standard risk model — which is why an underwriter who knows your industry matters.
Protecting your high risk merchant account
- Chargeback alerts and dispute response tools
- Fraud screening on online and keyed transactions
- Clear billing descriptors to reduce 'friendly fraud'
- Guidance on refund policies and subscription disclosures
Frequently asked questions
What is a high risk merchant account?
A merchant account underwritten for businesses in industries or billing models that standard processors decline, such as CBD, vape, travel, and subscriptions.
Will I need a reserve?
Some high risk accounts carry a rolling reserve depending on industry and history. We tell you the terms before you sign anything.
Can you help if my account was shut down by another processor?
Yes. Tell us what happened and share recent statements; many merchants terminated by aggregators qualify for a dedicated high risk account.
Ask about High Risk Merchant Account
Tell us about your business and a Tasskel Pay specialist will reply within one business day.
Are You Ready to Get Started Today?
Complete your online merchant application, keep 100% of your card sales, and unlock the full Tasskel business suite with your account.