Speed dating firm scrambling after being dumped by payment provider
4 hours ago
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- Rachel Brant's speed dating business faced disruption when Stripe stopped processing payments, citing dating sites as a restricted category.
- Brant had to switch to Squarespace payments, which also suspended her account without notice, leaving her scrambling for alternatives.
- She aims to grow her business with diverse events but faces financial and technical challenges due to payment system issues.
- Payment providers like Stripe often restrict businesses based on legal, fraud, or reputational risks, with limited transparency.
- Experts suggest alternative payment solutions like Qippay or Worldline, while Stripe maintains its policy on restricted businesses.