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What is a high-risk merchant?

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It’s important for online merchants to understand why they might be categorized as high-risk, what challenges they face, and how they can mitigate them in order to maximize revenue potential. When someone hears the phrase “high-risk” in the context of online merchants, it’s understandable to be cautious. After all, risk sounds dangerous. Yet, the high-risk […]