Why Your Payment Processor Just Shut You Down (and How to Fix It)

In this Q&A, the conversation dives into one of the biggest hurdles for high-risk startups: securing a payment processor when you have zero history.

The reality? You have to be strategic to break the cycle. While "workarounds" like standard Square accounts can get the ball rolling, they are a ticking time bomb. Once your volume becomes consistent, these platforms often shut you down without warning.

Smart operators use these tools as a temporary bridge. The goal is to generate just enough processing history to prove your concept, then immediately pivot to a compliant, long-term partner before your data becomes "stale."

This isn’t about cutting corners forever. It’s about timing your moves perfectly so that your history stays relevant and your business stays scalable.

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