Prohibited Businesses

Last updated: June 21, 2026

This list reflects categories that our payment partners, card networks, and applicable laws restrict. It is not exhaustive — PayKato may decline or terminate any business at its discretion. Some categories may be permitted on a case-by-case basis with additional review.

Strictly prohibited

Illegal goods or services, including stolen goods.
Narcotics, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia.
Weapons, ammunition, explosives, and related accessories.
Child sexual-abuse material and any content exploiting minors.
Human trafficking, prostitution, escort services.
Counterfeit, replica, or IP-infringing goods.
Unlicensed financial services, money transmission, or virtual-currency exchange.
Ponzi, pyramid, matrix schemes, and "get rich quick" offers.
Unlicensed gambling, lotteries, sweepstakes, or betting.
Unlicensed pharmaceuticals, prescription drugs without verification.
Terrorism financing or sanctioned parties or jurisdictions.

Restricted (additional review may be required)

Cryptocurrency-related services.
Adult content and services (where legal).
Firearms accessories, knives, tactical gear (where legal).
Cannabis, CBD, hemp products.
Travel agencies, ticketing brokers, timeshares.
Credit repair, debt collection, debt settlement.
Forex, binary options, high-risk trading.
Multi-level marketing.
Charities and crowdfunding.
High-chargeback or subscription-heavy verticals.

PayKato and its partners may add categories to this list at any time and may require evidence of licensing before enabling restricted categories.

This document is provided for transparency and is maintained by Omega Allied Services LTD, the operator of PayKato. It is informational, not legal advice, and does not replace contracts you sign with us or our partners. Terms may change as the product, partners, regulations, or supported countries evolve.

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