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Finally, a Payment Partner That Says “Yes”

If you’ve been shut down, frozen out, or left in limbo by other processors, you’re not alone. High-risk businesses are often treated like second-class citizens. We think that’s backwards.

When Others Say No, We Say “Let’s Figure It out”

Empowering high-risk merchants with real solutions, not rejections.

Most processors turn away high-risk businesses. At Pinpoint, we specialize in saying yes. With a 98% approval rate and more than a decade of experience, we know how to get accounts placed quickly and securely — even when others can’t.

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5-Time Inc. 5000 Winner

Pinpoint Payments has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies five years in a row. This achievement highlights our commitment to innovation, merchant-first solutions, and consistent business growth.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 by Merchants Nationwide

Thousands of businesses trust Pinpoint Payments to process millions in transactions every month.
With a 4.8 Trustpilot rating, we’re proud to deliver reliability, support, and real results that business owners can count on.

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A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau

Pinpoint Payments is proud to be an A+ accredited business with the BBB, reflecting our long-term track record of honesty, transparency, and exceptional customer service. In addition, our award-winning support team (recognized by The Talk Awards 2025) provides 24/7 assistance in English and Spanish.

What “High-Risk” Really Means

Being labeled “high-risk” doesn’t make your business suspicious — it usually just means banks see more variables they don’t fully understand. Most common reasons include:

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Higher chargeback exposure
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Tighter regulatory oversight
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Products that require extra review

This applies to industries like CBD, supplements, adult, firearms, online coaching, and more. Our role is simple: translate your business model to the banks in a way that builds trust and gets you approved.

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How We Protect Your Business

More Than Just Approval — We Keep You Processing

High-risk merchants face chargebacks, reserves, and fraud risks — that’s where Pinpoint helps. With 3-D Secure, real-time alerts, and fair banking terms, we keep your payments flowing and your funds accessible. Since 2013, we’ve supported industries from CBD to travel, ensuring not just approval, but continuous processing with a 98% approval rate.

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Faster Approvals

Get set up quickly so you can start processing right away.

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Proactive Chargeback Protection

Stay ahead of disputes with built-in prevention tools.

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ACH & eCheck Options

Reliable alternatives when cards aren’t enough.

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Flexible Integrations

Keep your current tech stack—our solutions fit right in.

What Our Clients Say

Very helpful in set up and training

“I enjoyed the overall experience. I've yet to use my new machine, but I'm excited to see how far we can go. Thank Yall.”

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Maya Thompson

2023-05-15

Extremely useful during the installation and training.

"I loved the entire experience! I’m looking forward to trying out my new gadget and seeing what it can do. Thanks a lot!"

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Sophia Martinez

2023-05-15

Incredibly supportive during the setup and training process.

"I had a fantastic experience! I haven't used my new device yet, but I'm eager to explore its capabilities. Thanks, everyone!"

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Liam Carter

2023-05-15

Very helpful in set up and training

“I enjoyed the overall experience. I've yet to use my new machine, but I'm excited to see how far we can go. Thank Yall.”

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Maya Thompson

2023-05-15

Very helpful in set up and training

“I enjoyed the overall experience. I've yet to use my new machine, but I'm excited to see how far we can go. Thank Yall.”

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Maya Thompson

2023-05-15

Very helpful in set up and training

“I enjoyed the overall experience. I've yet to use my new machine, but I'm excited to see how far we can go. Thank Yall.”

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Maya Thompson

2023-05-15

High-Risk Processing FAQs

What makes a business “high-risk”?

It doesn’t mean your business is bad. Banks use the label when they see more potential exposure—like higher chargebacks, tighter regulations, future-deliverable sales, or reputational risk.

Which industries are considered high-risk?

Examples include CBD, supplements, adult, firearms, coaching, travel, subscription/trial models, furniture, and lodging. But “high-risk” isn’t always about industry—it can also be about how you bill. While most Banks limit the type of high-risk accounts they taket—but Pinpoint provides solutions for nearly any legal business.

Why do other processors turn down high-risk businesses?

Most don’t want the extra oversight, reserve requirements, or reputational exposure. We specialize in these accounts and have banking partners who accept them.

Can you really get my account approved?

Yes—about 98% of the time. Our experience and long-standing banking relationships mean we can place accounts that others decline

What about reserves or held funds?

High-risk accounts sometimes require reserves. We work with banks to negotiate fair terms, and minimize any unnecessary holds not just upon approval, but for the duration of the account. That means if a reserve is required upon Approval, we will go back every 60-90 days to request the terms be re-reviewed.

How do you handle chargebacks?

We have a suite of tools including Ethoca, Verifi, Kount, 3D Secure and more to help stop disputes before they become a problem.

How fast can I start processing?

Approvals can take just a few hours to a few days depending on documentation. We streamline underwriting so you can move quickly.

Do I need to change my existing systems?

Not at all. We integrate with a wide range of CRM’s, Shopping Carts, platforms and virtual terminals so you can keep your current tech stack.