Businesses and services prohibited by Flutterwave
Updated 15 months ago
To protect the integrity and quality of services offered via the Flutterwave platform, we prohibit certain kinds of businesses from getting onboard.
Businesses engaging in deceptive, unfair, or predatory practices
Businesses violating any law, statute, or regulation
Those infringing on third-party intellectual property rights
Unauthorised resellers of brand name or designer products/services
Businesses accepting card payments for dishonored checks or uncollectible items
Businesses accepting cards at scrip-dispensing terminals
Adult entertainment and/or adult content websites
Bestiality
Activities damaging to brand or reputation, such as child pornography, escort services, and occult practices
Digital wallet, cryptocurrency, or prepaid companies
Drug paraphernalia
Firearms, weapons, ammunition, explosives, and other harmful materials
Investment or "get rich quick" businesses
Marijuana dispensaries and related products/services
Multi-level marketing businesses
Negative-option marketing and renewal practices
Pawn shops
Pseudo Pharmaceuticals
Psychics and "occult" businesses
Quasi-Cash or Stored Value
Substances that mimic illegal drugs
Virtual currency or credits that can be monetised or converted to physical or digital goods or services
Identification services
Business, content, services, or behavior that promotes unlawful violence or physical/virtual harm based on race, national origin, religion, disability, gender, or sexual orientation
Predatory financial services such as credit counselling, wealth management, or loan consulting
Pornography or other adult audience products or services
Bail bond services, bankruptcy lawyers, or law firms collecting funds for non-legal services fees
In-person gambling, sweepstakes, or contests, and fantasy sports leagues offering monetary or value prizes
Bidding fee auctions
Using Flutterwave's card not present checkout flow as a virtual POS terminal for in-person card present transactions
Currency Exchange Services
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