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Reuters Report: Visa Resumes Card Use for 'Professional Content' MindGeek Sites
According to a Reuters report, Visa announced today that it “has allowed usage of its cards on MindGeek’s platforms that host professionally generated content,” although it continues the suspension of card use on the company’s tube site Pornhub “until pending investigations are complete.”
EFF Warns Against Giving Credit Cards 'Censorship Power'
Prominent digital rights advocacy group the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) published an editorial yesterday warning about the censorship power of credit card companies, after Visa and Mastercard cut off Pornhub from their payment networks.
Pornhub Responds to Visa and Mastercard Decision, New York Times Allegations
Pornhub has released two statements about yesterday’s announcement by Visa and Mastercard that their cards would no longer be accepted on the platform, following an editorial by Nicholas Kristof published by the New York Times, which makes a number of allegations against the company.
Visa, Mastercard Freeze Card Use on Pornhub
Credit card giant Mastercard Inc. released a statement today saying it will not allow their cards to be used for payments on Pornhub.
Visa and Mastercard Plans Delayed by Unexpected Crisis
One of the critical changes companies should be aware of is that credit card networks are looking at changes in their interchange schedules until July.
MobiusPay Issues Advisory About VISA High-Brand Risk Categories
MobiusPay has issued an advisory regarding recent updates to VISA's high-brand risk (HBR) acquiring programs, set to take effect October 17, 2020.
NETbilling Highlights New VISA Trial Subscription Rules
NETbilling is offering guidance on VISA's revised rules applying to merchants offering free or introductory trials that roll into recurring subscription fees.
How Visa Is Out to Protect Merchants
Visa Resolve Online (VROL) protects merchants against unnecessary chargebacks by providing pre-dispute safeguards and workflow-based coverage of all disputes to help manage and resolve them far more efficiently.
Experts Warn Adult Merchants of New Visa Chargeback Thresholds
Beginning October 1, online businesses accepting Visa cards will have to comply with stricter anti-fraud regulations, warn experts in the field.
Seizing Recurring Payments Opportunities With Visa
New regulation is rarely a good thing, but Visa has made some recent changes that could really impact your bottom line in a good way. In the newest wave of changes, Visa is revitalizing how they interpret and process for recurring transactions relating to stored credentials.
DIMOCO Whitepaper Details New Visa Processing Rule Changes
DIMOCO has announced the release of a new white paper providing a comprehensive overview on upcoming changes to Visa’s payment processing program.
Visa Cracks Down on ‘Shell’ Billing Firms
There was a time not so long ago when website operators created billing companies in favorable jurisdictions, whose sole purpose was to bill customers for services provided by the operator and remit the settled funds to the operator.
Mobius Payments Supports Verified By Visa
On October 1 the major credit card companies — MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express — began shifting liability for credit card fraud to merchants that are not EMV-compliant.
New Technology, VAT Rules are the Focus of Billing in 2015
As adult entertainment continues to evolve, so do the methods in which consumers pay for it. 2015 is shaping up to be an interesting year for adult billing, and major trends to watch out for in the new year range from new VAT regulations in the E.U. to chip-and-PIN technology making its long-awaited debut in the U.S.
$5.7B Visa, MasterCard Settlement Approved
Visa Inc. and MasterCard Inc. won approval today for an estimated $5.7 billion settlement over allegations that swipe fees were improperly fixed. Small businesses stand to benefit, including online adult websites, which are prime plaintiffs given the volume of credit card purchases.
Visa Improves Payment Card Fraud Detection
Visa has unveiled a series of improvements to its payment detection system that significantly enhance the ability of its global processing network to detect potential electronic payments fraud.
Hearing Next Week for Final Approval of $7.25B Visa/MC Settlement
The $7.25 billion settlement reached in July 2012 to end a class-action lawsuit over credit card transaction fees has crossed over an important hurdle for payouts.
Visa, MasterCard Taking Action Against VPN Providers
MasterCard and Visa reportedly have now started to take action against virtual private network providers in an apparent move to target websites that could be linked to copyright infringement.
Visa Confirms Online Adult Processing Rumor Is False
Visa Inc. on Thursday squelched rumors that it plans to stop processing online adult entertainment-related transactions, saying that statements circulating over the assertion are simply "not true."
Online Adult Companies Stand to Benefit From $7.25B Visa/MC Settlement
Online adult companies will be among those that benefit after Visa, MasterCard and major banks agreed to a $7.25 billion settlement reached today.