To maintain our payment processor and sponsor bank relationships, protect our merchants and their customers, and comply with applicable law, SellStein does not process payments for the products or activities listed below. This list is enforced rigorously across all plan tiers and applies regardless of jurisdiction.
Accounts found selling prohibited products will be suspended immediately, funds may be held pending investigation, and the violation may be reported to card networks, law enforcement, or relevant authorities. If you are unsure whether your product qualifies, contact compliance before signing up.
Illegal Goods & Activities
- Products or services illegal under applicable federal, state, or local law
- Controlled substances, illegal narcotics, and drug paraphernalia designed for illegal use
- Stolen goods, counterfeit currency, and counterfeit government-issued documents
- Weapons of mass destruction, explosive devices, and related components
Adult Content & Exploitation
- Pornographic content, adult material, and sexually explicit imagery in any format
- Escort services, sex work, and platforms facilitating sexual services
- Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content that sexualizes minors
- Non-consensual intimate imagery, including so-called "revenge porn"
- Human trafficking, forced labor, and any form of exploitation
Weapons & Ammunition
- Firearms, frames, receivers, parts, and accessories
- Ammunition, gunpowder, explosives, and pyrotechnics
- Stun guns, tasers, and electroshock weapons where regulated
- Switchblades, ballistic knives, and weapons marketed for combat or concealment
Regulated Substances
- Recreational marijuana, THC products above legal limits, and cannabis dispensary sales
- Psychedelics, MDMA, and substances scheduled under controlled-substances law
- Prescription medications sold without proper licensing or authorization
- Vape and e-cigarette products in jurisdictions where they are prohibited or unlicensed
Note: Hemp-derived CBD products that meet federal Farm Bill thresholds and applicable state law may be approved case-by-case. Contact compliance before listing.
Financial Crimes & Fraud
- Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, and multi-level marketing programs structured as scams
- Money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions evasion in any form
- Phishing, identity theft, account takeover services, and social-engineering kits
- Deceptive pricing, bait-and-switch tactics, hidden fees, and false advertising
- Unlicensed money transmission, unauthorized payment services, and shadow banking
Counterfeits & IP Violations
- Counterfeit goods, knockoffs, and unauthorized replicas of trademarked items
- Copyright-infringing digital content, pirated software, and stolen creative work
- Products that violate the intellectual property rights of third parties
Gambling & Unlicensed Services
- Unlicensed gambling, betting, lotteries, sweepstakes, and games of chance
- Online casinos operating without valid jurisdictional licensing
- Skill-gaming platforms structured to circumvent gambling regulation
Technical Abuse
- Malware, viruses, ransomware, spyware, and other harmful software
- Hacking tools, exploit kits, and services designed for unauthorized access
- DDoS-for-hire services, booter services, and infrastructure-attack platforms
- Cracked software licenses, stolen account credentials, and resold subscriptions
Sanctioned Countries & Entities
- Individuals, entities, or regions on the U.S. OFAC SDN list or equivalent EU / UK sanctions lists
- Products or services destined for Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Syria, Crimea, Donetsk, or Luhansk regions
Hate & Discrimination
- Content inciting violence based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability
- Hate groups, extremist organizations, and platforms promoting their activities
- Bullying, harassment, and coordinated-abuse platforms
Unsure About Your Product?
If your product falls in a gray area, contact our compliance team before signing up. We review borderline cases individually and respond within two business days. Getting approval up front saves you from account suspension and held funds later.