A Matchmaking merchant account from a bank that knows your category

Roots Payments places matchmaking services with acquiring banks and processors that knowingly underwrite personal matchmaking packages, so the account is built to last instead of flagged after the first review. We work with virtually any legal business, subject to underwriting; pricing, limits, and terms depend on the acquirer's review. Reserves may apply, and any reserve is disclosed in your agreement before you sign.
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Payment solutions for matchmaking services

How each solution supports matchmaking services

See what each option adds to the way your business takes and tracks payments.

High-Risk Merchant Account

For matchmaking services: Present your model for dating memberships and platform purchases to specialist processing partners, with product and fulfillment documentation prepared. Roots Payments places matchmaking services with acquiring banks and processors that knowingly underwrite personal matchmaking packages, so the account is built to last instead of flagged after the first review. We work with virtually any legal business, subject to underwriting; pricing, limits, and terms depend on the acquirer's review. Reserves may apply, and any reserve is disclosed in your agreement before you sign.
  • Pre-underwriting review of your website, checkout, and documents (contracts, cancellation rights, and delivery logs)
  • Application packaged and submitted only to acquirers with appetite for your category
  • Plain-English walkthrough of pricing, reserve, and termination terms before you sign

Recurring Billing

For matchmaking services: Schedule and manage payments for membership renewals and recurring access charges, including renewals and customer account balances. Recurring charges are a leading dispute source for matchmaking services when customers forget or can't cancel. Roots sets up billing with express consent capture, renewal reminders, simple online cancellation, and account-updater services, in line with ROSCA and state automatic-renewal laws.
  • Review of offer terms and checkout disclosures against ROSCA and state automatic-renewal laws
  • Billing platform setup and gateway integration
  • Descriptor and receipt design that customers recognize
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ACH Payments

For matchmaking services: Offer bank-account payments for dating memberships and platform purchases, with authorization and invoice matching built into the workflow. Bank payments give matchmaking services a lower-cost option for larger tickets and a backup if card processing is reviewed. ACH has its own risk rules, including return-rate limits under Nacha, so it is underwritten separately.
  • ACH underwriting alongside your card account
  • Authorization language and receipt templates
  • Integration into invoices, checkout, or your CRM
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Chargeback Management

For matchmaking services: Organize evidence for disputed dating memberships and platform purchases, including customer authorizations, delivery details and service records. Roots coordinates chargeback-management services to help your business handle disputes and organize responses.
  • Discuss your business goals on a free consultation
  • Coordinate your provider introduction and setup
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Text to Pay

For matchmaking services: Send a payment request for dating memberships and platform purchases by text so customers can pay against a specific order or invoice. Keying card numbers from phone calls is costly and dispute-prone for matchmaking services. Text-to-pay sends a secure link so the customer enters their own card, with 3-D Secure and a stored consent record.
  • SMS opt-in and TCPA-aware messaging setup
  • Template copy for links and receipts
  • Integration with your CRM or case system
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High-Risk Merchant Account questions

Questions dating service merchants ask about approval.
We review the business model, products, website and processing history, then initiate the application with a suitable processing partner.
Bring ownership details, licenses, recent processing statements and clear fulfillment and refund policies. We organize the application around your specific business.
Bring your products, licenses, processing statements and fulfillment policies. Roots uses these details to plan the workflow for matchmaking services and prepare a clear setup scope.
Request a quote for your business and the setup you need. We review the scope and costs with you before you proceed. Consultations and payment reviews are free.

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