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The document outlines the 'Guidelines for Terminated Merchant Databases' established by the Article 29 Data Protection Working Party, aimed at providing best practices for managing databases of merchants who have been terminated from payment systems. It emphasizes compliance with data protection laws, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and security of personal data while preventing fraud. The guidelines detail responsibilities of participants in maintaining these databases, the rights of individuals listed within them, and procedures for dispute resolution and data retention.

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What is the terminated merchant file list?

The terminated merchant files are shared among processors and act as blacklists, where merchants with high-risk accounts or excessive chargebacks are put on the list and prevented from opening an account with a different credit card processor.

What is the reason code 14 match list?

MATCH reason code 14 is applicable if your acquirer suspects you or the businesss principal owner used a false identity for the purpose of obtaining a merchant agreement.

Have you ever had a merchant account terminated (tmf match)?

Have you been MATCHd? If so, then youve been placed on a Member Alert to Control High-Risk as a business owner. One of the most common reasons your merchant account will be put on a MATCH list (also known as a terminated merchant file list, or TMF) by the acquiring bank is because of excessive chargebacks.

What is a 10 violation of standards?

10 Violation of Standards: You broke Mastercards rules or your acquiring banks terms. 11 Collusion: You were involved in fraudulent activity with other businesses or individuals.

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