High-risk payment,
in full compliance

Discover the CentralPay offer, compliant with the requirements of high-risk activities.

A setting suitable for sensitive activities

Some activities, while not illegal, present a higher level of risk for payment providers.
These risks often involve :

A high rate of chargebacks and customer refunds

Large or irregular cash collection volumes

A higher than average level of fraud

An evolving legal framework (CBD, food supplements, etc.)


CentralPay applies a strict acceptance framework : each project is evaluated individually and accepted only under certain conditions.
This approach aims to guarantee user protection and the long-term stability of the system.

A specific offer,
designed for high-risk payments

Card payment

Payment by bank cards (CB, Visa, Mastercard, American Express) or via Apple Pay / Google Pay.

Recurring payments

Management of recurring transactions and card subscriptions, with adapted rules.

Multi-currency support

Support for Euro, British Pound, US Dollar and Swiss Franc.

Advanced security

Real-time fraud detection and scoring modules, tailored to specific risk profiles.

Chargeback management

Tools and processes for managing chargebacks and strict customer refund policies.

Adjusted pricing

Pricing conditions are defined according to the business model, cash volume and risk level.

Reliable payouts

Structured flow management, including safety reserves and scheduled repayments.

Legal compliance

Strict compliance with imposed regulatory obligations: PCI DSS Level 1, SCA, DSP2, GDPR…

With or without integration

Ready-to-use forms or provision of complete APIs depending on the desired level of integration.

Activities evaluated according to strict criteria

Discover the activities not accepted or subject to conditions by CentralPay.

Activities accepted, subject to conditions

Online gaming or betting (with a license issued by the competent authority)

Sale of alcohol or tobacco (with legal authorization)

Streaming or subscription platforms (subject to anti-fraud conditions)

Subject to further analysis and the provision of valid regulatory documentation.

Non accepted

Illegal activities

Sale of drugs, illicit products or prohibited substances

Money laundering, terrorist financing

Prostitution

Illegal content and behavior

Diffusion de contenus à caractère pornographique ou extrême

Activities inciting hatred, racism, or glorifying terrorism

Dissemination of images contrary to public order

High-risk or non-cooperative networks

Sectarian organizations or ultra-radical movements

Networks operating in sanctioned or non-cooperative jurisdictions (e.g., unrecognized tax havens)

Products prohibited or regulated without authorization

Sale of medicines or pharmaceutical products without authorization

Selling alcohol, tobacco, or gambling without a license

Sale of weapons, explosives or hacking devices

Fraudulent or prohibited business practices

Identity theft, document fraud

Sale of counterfeit or unauthorized branded products

Phishing sites or spyware

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your cash collection project

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FAQ

Questions about high-risk payments?

High-risk activities present greater constraints in terms of fraud, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Payment providers must therefore apply stricter acceptance, control, and monitoring rules.

A specific offer allows the tools, financial conditions and security mechanisms to be adapted to these constraints.

High-risk payments are subject to stricter regulations and card network requirements, resulting in specific costs. CentralPay applies a tailored pricing structure based on several factors.
Variable fees on each card transaction:

  • Interchange fees, charged by the cardholder's bank
  • Card network fees (CB, Visa, Mastercard)
  • CentralPay service fees, related to the operation of the platform and associated services


These fees vary depending on the volume of payments received, the business model, and the options negotiated at the start of the contract.
Integration support fees : These depend on the technical complexity of the project and the level of configuration required.
Exceptional fees : These may apply in the event of customer disputes, chargebacks, or specific processing.

Opening a High Risk payment account is based on a comprehensive analysis of the payment collection project.
The process includes :

  • A commercial qualification (business model, volumes, needs)
  • A risk assessment by the compliance teams (sector, country, history, chargebacks)


In accordance with regulations, documents and supporting evidence are required at each stage of the process.

The reserve fund involves setting aside a portion of the funds received for a defined period. It serves to cover potential chargebacks, reimbursements, or financial losses.

Depending on the risk profile, this amount can represent up to 20% of cash receipts.

Yes. In the event of excessive dispute rates or non-compliance with contractual conditions, CentralPay may apply corrective measures.

This may include :

  • Exceptional costs
  • A temporary restriction of the account
  • The immediate suspension or closure of the account


Des contrôles réguliers sont effectués pour garantir la conformités de chaque marchand à haut risque.

Simplify payment collection with CentralPay

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