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Match List Merchant Account

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Match List Merchant Account is a database of merchants or business owners whose accounts have been terminated or have been deemed a significant risk of payment of processors during the past five years for any number of reasons. Card networks, such as Visa and MasterCard, operate databases known as Terminated Merchant Files (TMFs) or Match list that contain information about accounts that have been closed by credit card processors around the world for high chargebacks or violations of card brand rules. All processors must check a TMF Match List Merchant Account when accepting a new user, and are also required to add merchants to a Match List if the account is closed and meets TMF criteria. Being placed on a Match List Merchant Account can have serious effects. While they’re only supposed to be informational tools during the account application process, many entities refuse to accept businesses or individuals listed on a TMF. For this reason, it’s important to be aware of TMF criteria

What is the TMF or MATCH List?

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  There are certain techniques that you can apply to get rid of the match list or TMF . This match list is maintained by MasterCard.  Unfortunately, getting removed from the MATCH list is very difficult. The only way to get rid of the match list is to work with the bank that entered you into the system.  Depending on why you were entered into the system in the first place, you may be able to take steps to resolve the matter. Some causes are impossible to circumvent, however. If you were in the case of fraud, you are probably stuck on the list. Excessive chargebacks may be the most common reason to be entered onto the list. Fortunately, this can usually be resolved with time. Once the chargebacks have been removed and no additional chargebacks have been found for a while, the bank may be willing to remove you.  Unfortunately, there isn't a set process for removal. So, you are somewhat at the mercy of your former acquiring bank. There are many even online platforms that give assistan

TMF MATCH List

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 The abbreviation TMF stands for (Terminated Merchant File) and the word MATCH stands for (Merchant Alert to Control High Risk).  The TMF MATCH list is a record of merchants that are considered to carry an unacceptable level of risk. Banks, payment processors, and other financial institutions use this list to identify merchants that they might not want to do business with. MATCH is the rebranded version of an older, more aptly named list, the Terminated Merchant File (TMF). It was created by MasterCard to help acquiring banks identify high-risk merchants before entering into merchant agreements with them. Every merchant on the TMF MATCH list is assigned a reason code that explains why they’re on it: 01 Account Data Compromise 02 Common Point of Purchase 03 Laundering 04 Excessive Chargebacks 05 Excessive Fraud 06 Unused 07 Fraud Conviction 08 MasterCard Questionable Merchant Audit Program 09 Bankruptcy/Liquidation/Insolvency 10 Violation of Standards 11 Merchant Collusion 12 PCI-DSS

MasterCard

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MasterCard is a credit card that gives you the freedom to use it around the world. MasterCard is an American multinational financial corporation that allows merchants to give payments around the globe. The MasterCard international financial company was established in 1966 and now according to the estimated value of 2021 has revenue of (15.30 billion USD). The MasterCard companies offer benefits and advantages to their customers that’s why MasterCard claims that get finical freedom. There are three types of MasterCard and every card gives the consumers unique financial freedom that they can use to achieve their dreams. These three cards have unique significant benefits and propose. The name of the three cards are: ❖  Standard MasterCard ❖  World MasterCard ❖  World Elite  Standard MasterCard Standard MasterCard is for the everyday purchases that consumers can use to enjoy financial freedom in their daily life.  World Master The world MasterCard is for the people that consumers can