What is Match List? | Merchant AccountPosted by Daniel Brain on January 10th, 2018 Match List of Merchant Accounts It is true, but there is such a thing as a merchant account blacklist. It’s actually known as the MATCH list or “Terminated Merchant File,” (TMF for short). The Terminated Merchant File is a shared online list among processors and acts as a blacklist scrubber, where merchants with high risk accounts or excessive chargebacks [www.chargebacksecurity.com] and/or terminated for violation of agreement are put on the list and prevented from opening an account with a different credit card processor. MATCH LIST: Why merchants could be put on it Excessive Refunds and Declines By far the most common reason for termination amongst Trial Continuity and Subscription Type of Business, The merchant deposited sales that were not authorized by cardholders; most typically in a card not present environment with recurring charges. Why Put the Merchant on the Match List? It is not impossible to get a merchant account if you’re on the MATCH list. Please contact Merchant Stronghold at 1-888-622-6875 and we can find out if you’re eligible for a merchant account and how to help you get off the TMF / Match List. Like it? Share it!More by this author |