The list of industries and verticals classed as “High Risk” is lengthy. It is also constantly changing, as credit card companies such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are always reducing their risks, and what was previously classed as low or medium risk might be upgraded to “High Risk.” The most frequently encountered are mentioned below.
- Gaming/Gambling
- Forex Trading
- Adult
- Crypto currency
- CBD
- Pharmaceuticals
- Nutraceuticals
- Tech Support
- Cannabis
- Travel