Merchant providers are regulated financial institutions operating worldwide. It’s a regulatory obligation for Merchant providers to comply with sanctions laws and regulations of the United Nations, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and all other applicable sanctions laws and regulations in all jurisdictions in which they operate.
By registering with us and using a merchant account, you acknowledge that we might restrict the onboarding and transaction activities of businesses that are incorporated, and/or operating within the following countries and regions:
Countries:
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Afghanistan
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Belarus
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Burundi
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Central African Republic
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Cuba
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Ethiopia
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Guinea
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Guinea-Bissau
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Haiti
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Iran
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Iraq
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Libya
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Mali
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Myanmar
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North Korea
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Russia
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Somalia
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South Sudan
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Sudan
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Syria
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Venezuela
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Yemen
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Zimbabwe
Regions:
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Crimea
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Donetsk
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Luhansk
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Kherson
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Zaporizhzhia
Please be advised that Merchant providers cannot maintain the relationship with a business when the entity, its director, or beneficial owner is included in any of the following designated or consolidated sanctions lists:
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Specially Designated Nationals List (SDN).
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Consolidated Sanctions List.
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Consolidated list of persons, groups and entities subject to EU financial sanctions.
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Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List.
If you are uncertain about your status, please contact us at support@wehousehosting.com.
