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MasterCard's Simplify Commerce

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Re: MasterCard's Simplify Commerce

#131
Given that they permit weapons and pornography, if they're otherwise just a direct clone of Stripe with the MasterCard brand, they're pretty awesome. I'd be fine if it cost 3.5%, but it's actually cheaper too.

Re: MasterCard's Simplify Commerce

#132

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Stripe's terms of use prohibit both weapons and virtual currencies. If Simplify's terms of service prohibit either, I can't find the relevant paragraph. That alone makes Simplify somewhat more attractive.

"a. Illegal Activities b. Certain Adult Oriented Products and Services c. Illegal Drugs d. Counterfeit Goods e. Gambling Businesses f. Money Making ("Get Rich") Businesses g. Tobacco Products" Source: https://www.simplify.com/commerce/docs/misc/legal/merchant-t... Much, much less restrictive than Stripe, and cheaper to boot. Now adult websites can switch to this instead of CCBill (which I find more sketchy.)

Sketchy is a massive understatement.

Re: MasterCard's Simplify Commerce

#133

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Stripe's terms of use prohibit both weapons and virtual currencies. If Simplify's terms of service prohibit either, I can't find the relevant paragraph. That alone makes Simplify somewhat more attractive.

"a. Illegal Activities b. Certain Adult Oriented Products and Services c. Illegal Drugs d. Counterfeit Goods e. Gambling Businesses f. Money Making ("Get Rich") Businesses g. Tobacco Products" Source: https://www.simplify.com/commerce/docs/misc/legal/merchant-t... Much, much less restrictive than Stripe, and cheaper to boot. Now adult websites can switch to this instead of CCBill (which I find more sketchy.)

Uh, doesn't b. preclude your conclusion?
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