u/merchantadviser

Will flood zones or similar dangerous wildfire areas ever factor into a merchant becoming unboardable? Plausible scenario or something far-fetched?

Hello there looking for someone to facilitate payments for my little start up going to start doing small volumes. Based in Canada servicing global.

DM or comment and I will provide more info.

Cheers

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