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Ballerine team
Jan 13, 2026
Transaction Laundering Detection for New Merchant Onboarding
Gain an evidence-based approach to identifying transaction laundering at the new Merchant ID (MID) stage, with operational controls and investigation protocols designed for acquirers, PayFacs, and payment risk teams.
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Nicole Horne
Feb 1, 2026
What is Merchant Underwriting
Merchant underwriting is the critical risk-assessment process that determines a business’s eligibility to process payments. This overview breaks down how the process works and examines the key factors underwriters evaluate, such as financial stability and industry risk. It also explores how automation is transforming onboarding from a weeks-long bottleneck into a competitive advantage.


