The following categories of businesses and business practices are prohibited from using the Bridg Service (“Prohibited Businesses”). Most Prohibited Business categories are imposed by Card Network rules or the requirements of our banking providers or processors. The types of businesses listed below are representative, but not exhaustive. If you are uncertain as to whether your business is a Prohibited Business, or have questions about how these requirements apply to you, please contact us.

By registering for Bridg, you are confirming that you will not use the Service to accept payments in connection with the following businesses, business activities or business practices.

Financial and professional services

Investment & credit services: Securities brokers; mortgage consulting or debt reduction services; credit counseling or repair; real estate opportunities; lending instruments

Money and legal services: Money transmitters, check cashing, wire transfers, money orders; currency exchanges or dealers; bail bonds; collections agencies; law firms collecting funds for any purpose other than to pay fees owed to the firm for services provided by the firm (e.g., firms cannot use Bridg to hold client funds, collection or settlement amounts, disputed funds, etc.)

Virtual currency or stored value: Virtual currency that can be monetized, resold, or converted to physical or digital products and services or otherwise exit the virtual world (e.g., Bitcoin); sale of stored value or credits maintained, accepted and issued by anyone other than the seller

IP Infringement, regulated or illegal products and services

Intellectual property or proprietary rights infringement: Sales, distribution, or access to counterfeit music, movies, software, or other licensed materials without the appropriate authorization from the rights holder; any product or service that directly infringes or facilitates infringement upon the trademark, patent, copyright, trade secrets, or proprietary or privacy rights of any third party; use of Bridg intellectual property without express consent from Bridg; use of the Bridg name or logo including use of Bridg trade or service marks inconsistent with the Bridg Marks Usage Agreement, or in a manner that otherwise harms Bridg or the Bridg brand; any action that implies an untrue endorsement by or affiliation with Bridg

Counterfeit or unauthorized goods: Unauthorized sale or resale of brand name or designer products or services; sale of goods or services that are illegally imported or exported

Gambling: Lotteries; bidding fee auctions; sports forecasting or odds making; fantasy sports leagues with cash prizes; internet gaming; contests; sweepstakes; games of chance

Regulated products and services: Marijuana dispensaries and related businesses; sale of tobacco, e-cigarettes, and e-liquid; online pharmacies; age restricted goods or services; weapons and munitions; gunpowder and other explosives; fireworks and related goods; toxic, flammable, and radioactive materials; products and services with varying legal status on a state-by-state basis

Adult content and services: Pornography and other obscene materials (including literature, imagery and other media); sites offering any sexually-related services such as prostitution, escorts, pay-per view, adult live chat features

Unfair, predatory, or deceptive practices

Get rich quick schemes: Investment opportunities or other services that promise high rewards

Mug shot publication or pay-to-remove sites: Platforms that facilitate the publication and removal of content (such as mug shots), where the primary purpose of posting such content is to cause or raise concerns of reputational harm

No-value-added services: Sale or resale of a service without added benefit to the buyer; resale of government offerings without authorization or added value; sites that we determine in our sole discretion to be unfair, deceptive, or predatory towards consumers

Unfair Lead Generation: Deceptive product/service offering to invite a person to share personal contact and profile details, to further sell the lead to a third party

Products or services that are otherwise prohibited by our financial partners

Aggregation: Engaging in any form of licensed or unlicensed aggregation of funds owed to third parties, factoring, or other activities intended to obfuscate the origin of funds

Drug paraphernalia: Any equipment designed for making or using drugs, such as bongs, vaporizers, and hookahs

High risk businesses: Bankruptcy lawyers; computer technical support; psychic services; travel reservation services and clubs; airlines; cruises; timeshares; prepaid phone cards, phone services, and cell phones; telemarketing, telecommunications equipment and telephone sales; drop shipping; forwarding brokers; negative response marketing; credit card and identity theft protection; the use of credit to pay for lending services; any businesses that we believe poses elevated financial risk, legal liability, or violates card network or bank policies

Multi-level marketing: Pyramid schemes, network marketing, and referral marketing programs

Pseudo pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceuticals and other products that make health claims that have not been approved or verified by the applicable local and/or national regulatory body

Social media activity: Sale of Twitter followers, Facebook likes, YouTube views, and other forms of social media activity

Liquor, Alcohol: Consumption can be injurious to health. Counterfeit alcohol can have serious health hazards.

Substances designed to mimic illegal drugs: Sale of a legal substance that provides the same effect as an illegal drug (e.g., salvia, kratom)

Online Pharmacies / Medicines and body supplements: Includes Prescription/non-prescription Medicines, body supplements, steroids, vitamins, herbals products. Customers might receive counterfeit or substandard drugs which may have side effects and cause a range of serious health concerns.

Video game or virtual world credits: Sale of in-game currency unless the merchant is the operator of the virtual world

Mobile recharge top ups: Exclusive sale of prepaid mobile phone credit is not allowed, though sale of these items as one of many items is permissible.

If you have any questions about supported businesses, don’t hesitate to get in touch.