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What activities are not allowed on Core Payment?

To meet our know-your-customer and anti-money laundering obligations, our payment partner reviews each merchant's activity before opening an account, and throughout the relationship. Some activities are not accepted.


Crowdfunding and related activities:

  • Extremist / ultra-radical movements, dissident groups, propaganda
  • Sectarian groups
  • Promotion of causes linked to prohibited activities (e.g. legalization of narcotics)
  • Funding of criminal fines


Sale of products:

  • Tobacco
  • Narcotics
  • Cannabis-derived products (e.g. CBD)
  • Hacking devices / spyware
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Weapons
  • Airsoft / replica weapons


Sale of services:

  • Unauthorized streaming platforms
  • Pornographic content (services, videos)
  • Escort services
  • Prepaid card issuance
  • Trading or forex platforms
  • Currency exchange
  • Sites promoting terrorism
  • Proselytizing sites
  • Unlicensed online gambling (sports betting, poker)
  • Sale of followers, views, likes, comments


Some activities considered risky, while not automatically prohibited, may also be subject to an in-depth review by our security team before deciding to enter into, refuse, continue, or end the business relationship. As examples, blockchain-related activities and fortune-telling services fall into this risk category.


This list is indicative, not exhaustive, and may evolve at any time. Card networks (Visa, Mastercard) and our banking partners also apply their own restrictions, which can be stricter on certain sectors. Not sure if your activity is eligible? Reach out to our team before starting your registration, we'll check it with you.

Updated on: 01/10/2026