Terminated Merchant File – Most merchants do not know about the Terminated Merchant File until they have been added to one. Once you are added to the TMF, the merchant service providers refuse your request to open a new merchant account. When the merchant does not follow the norms of business properly, owns a high-risk business and/or has a great number of chargeback in previous processing, the MasterCard can put the merchant in the Terminated Merchant File.
Match List & It’s Pros & Cons
Created and maintained by MasterCard, the MATCH list is the information of the comparatively high-risk merchants. Other networks such as Visa and American Express can also access this list or data. The MATCH stands for Member Alert To Control High-Risk.
This list has its benefits and loss that can affect a merchant and the business.
Pros of MATCH List:
The main advantage is for the Acquiring bank. The bank can choose not to deal with the merchant if it's MATCH List merchant. Furthermore, it helps banks to decide whether the merchant should get the credit card processing or not, depending on their previous records.
Cons of MATCH List:
The merchant will not know that he is on the list until he changes the merchant service provider or apply for a new merchant account. The list cannot be 100% accurate as there is always the possibility of data error. Once added to the MATCH List, the merchant has to face consequences for the rest of his business life.
Previously, it was known by the name TMF (Terminated Merchant File). But then the rules were updated and became more comprehensive. That leads to a change in the name too.
Terminated Merchant File/ MATCH List
The Terminated Merchant File is a file or a list, in which a merchant with bad business records is put under. This list has other names as well:
MATCH – Member Alert To Control High-Risk TMF – Terminated Merchant File
The merchant can use preventive measures to avoid getting into the Terminated Merchant File or Member Alert To Control High-Risk. You can contact Merchant Stronghold for details related to TMF or MATCH. We also have a 24/7 open toll-free number +1(888) 622-6875 for the users. Furthermore, in this article, we will discuss the various aspects of the MATCH or TMF.
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