Peptide PaymentsHigh-Risk Processing
The Hidden Costs of Offshore Payment Processing for Peptides
John Corsetti•
Offshore Accounts Look Attractive But Are They Really?
- Promise of fast approval + high-risk acceptance
- Why desperate merchants jump in too quickly
The Real Costs Offshore Providers Don’t Tell You
- Processing fees: 8–12% MDR
- Rolling reserves that tie up cash
- Slow payouts (up to 14 days)
Hidden Risks Beyond the Fees
- Currency conversion losses
- Unstable acquirers with sudden shutdowns
- Difficulty resolving chargebacks
A Smarter Way to Use Offshore in 2025
- Balance offshore with local solutions
- Use offshore as backup, not main volume
- Hybrid processing strategy for long-term stability