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Payment Processor Holding 30% Reserve on All Transactions

Started by excessive_holdback_merch · Nov 3, 2025 · 7 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice.
EH
excessive_holdback_merchOP

Looking for advice on this situation. Payment Processor Holding 30% Reserve on All Transactions Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

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Amanda_IPLawAttorney

Keep in mind that payment processor disputes are governed by the contract you signed, not consumer protection law (since you're a merchant). Read your merchant agreement carefully for the dispute resolution process.

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RetiredCPA_Greg

File a complaint with the CFPB immediately. Payment processors and banks respond much faster to regulatory complaints than to customer service tickets. I've seen $20K holds released within a week after a CFPB complaint.

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RetiredCPA_Greg

File a complaint with the CFPB immediately. Payment processors and banks respond much faster to regulatory complaints than to customer service tickets. I've seen $20K holds released within a week after a CFPB complaint.

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Amanda_IPLawAttorney

File a complaint with the CFPB immediately. Payment processors and banks respond much faster to regulatory complaints than to customer service tickets. I've seen $20K holds released within a week after a CFPB complaint.

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RetiredCPA_Greg

This happened to me with a different processor. The demand letter approach works — cite their Terms of Service provisions about timely disbursement and threaten arbitration. Most processors settle to avoid the cost.

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WageTheftFighter

File a complaint with the CFPB immediately. Payment processors and banks respond much faster to regulatory complaints than to customer service tickets. I've seen $20K holds released within a week after a CFPB complaint.

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excessive_holdback_merchOP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.

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