Payshap may not be used to accept payments for the following businesses or transactions relating to:


  • Unlicensed/unregulated banks and other financial institutions
  • Shell banks and shell companies
  • Unregulated charities
  • Money or Value Transfer Services (MVTS) or Money Service Businesses (MSB)
  • Virtual Asset Service Providers (cryptocurrency, NFTs)
  • Adult entertainment and red light businesses
  • Arms, defence, and military
  • Fossil fuels
  • Activities involving testing on animals or humans
  • Cannabis/marijuana
  • Tobacco
  • Precious metals and stones
  • Embassies/consulates
  • Political parties
  • Gambling (currently under review)