Confirmed - VISA Bans Bestiality
I have received official notification today.
From the memo received:
In order to strengthen the recent policy regarding lolita, peda and preteen, "VISA will extend the definition of prohibited transactions to include bestiality or the depiction of sexual acts between humans and animals."
"Acquirers are prohibited from authorizing or settling any VISA transactions that can be associated with actual or "suggested" bestiality."
"Acquirers must review all accounts classified within MCC 5967 to ensure bestiality transactions do not enter the VISA system."
"Please ensure that Visa acceptance privileges are immediately terminated for these type sites."
This policy goes into effect now, there is no grace period.
If a merchant or acquirer submits these types of transactions into the VISA system they face potential termination from the VISA program.
Again, Epoch has a zero tolerance for this type of content and will not be effected by this new rule.
Clay
Epoch
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