High-risk payments, explained
Guides on crypto payments, merchant accounts, and keeping revenue flowing in the industries processors won't touch.
Guides
July 17, 2026
How to get a merchant account when Stripe says no
Rejected by Stripe or PayPal? What high-risk underwriters actually look for, the documents to prepare, red flags that kill applications, and steps to take first.
Read the guideJuly 13, 2026
Crypto payments vs traditional processing for high-risk businesses
Settlement times, chargebacks, and real fees: how crypto payments compare to card processing for high-risk merchants, and why most end up running both.
Read the guideJuly 8, 2026
Why payment processors freeze your account
The real reasons processors freeze high-risk merchant accounts: chargeback ratios, volume spikes, late underwriting. Plus what to look for in a processor that won't.
Read the guideJuly 1, 2026
Forex merchant accounts, explained
What a forex merchant account is, why acquirers treat brokers as ultra-high-risk, what the accounts cost in 2026, and the crypto deposit alternative.
Read the guideJune 18, 2026
CBD payment processing: the complete guide
Why Stripe and PayPal ban CBD, what high-risk merchant accounts really cost, and how CBD brands keep revenue flowing in 2026 — including the crypto option.
Read the guideJune 2, 2026
How to accept crypto payments: the step-by-step guide
A practical step-by-step guide to accepting crypto payments in 2026: choosing a processor, setting up checkout, webhooks, refunds, volatility, and accounting.
Read the guideMay 12, 2026
Why high-risk merchants get dropped (and what to do about it)
Account terminated with no warning? Here's why processors drop high-risk merchants — chargeback ratios, category policy, MATCH listings — and how to build a rail they can't cut.
Read the guideApril 20, 2026
What is a high-risk merchant account?
What 'high-risk merchant account' actually means, which industries get the label, what it costs in fees and reserves, and the alternatives available in 2026.
Read the guideComparisons
Flint vs Stripe for high-risk
Stripe prohibits CBD, gambling, vape, and most high-risk categories. See how Flint compares on acceptance, chargebacks, reserves, payouts, and pricing.
High-risk processor pricing 2026
Real 2026 pricing for high-risk merchant accounts: rates, rolling reserves, setup fees, and holds — compared against Flint's published crypto processing plans.
CBD merchant account requirements
Everything underwriters demand for a CBD merchant account in 2026 — COAs, licenses, compliance policies — and how crypto processing skips the gauntlet.
Crypto payments for forex brokers
A practical guide for forex and CFD brokers: accept crypto deposits with instant confirmation, no card declines, no chargebacks. Rail comparison + API integration steps.
Best gateway for gambling sites
Comparing payment gateways for licensed gambling and iGaming sites in 2026: high-risk card gateways, e-wallets, and crypto — declines, chargebacks, payout speed.