Can all types of businesses accept payments through Midtrans?

While we’re open with different kinds of online businesses (i.e. individual sellers, SME’s, multinational e-commerce companies, etc.), we cannot work with any business that engages in selling/providing the following:

No.Business TypeDetails
1Pornography or Adult Goods Supporting Sexual Activities

Provide something that containing adult content, including nightclubs.


Sample of Adult goods :

  • Aphrodisiacs

  • Stimulants

  • Sex aids

  • Adult drugs

  • Nightclubs
2Goods and/or Services Containing Dishonest, Deceptive, or Misleading Content

Goods or services that are materially dishonest, deceptive, or misleading to others.


Examples:

  • Mystical or supernatural objects

  • Amulets claimed to have magical powers

  • Products claiming supernatural knowledge

  • Fraudulent schemes

  • Scams
3Dangerous Goods

Goods that may pose a threat to public safety or security.


Examples:

  • Weapons

  • Hazardous chemicals

  • Substances that can be used to make bombs

  • Explosive materials
4Gambling Businesses and Other Businesses with Similar Gambling Concepts

Any form of gambling provided over the internet or other networks by an Electronic Commerce Merchant, including, but not limited to, the
following:


Examples:

  • Betting

  • Lotteries

  • Casino-style games

  • Funding gambling accounts

  • Electronic gaming chips or similar payment mechanisms
5Selling Copyright-Infringing or Counterfeit ProductsSelling counterfeit goods or products that infringe intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
6Illegal Drugs, Narcotics, and Psychotropic Substances

Goods classified as illegal drugs, narcotics, psychotropic substances, or other prohibited substances.


Examples:

  • Kratom

  • Magic Mushrooms

  • Marijuana

  • Other illegal substances
7Providing Cash-Out Services or Gestun (Gesek Tunai)Converting credit card or BNPL limits into cash through fictitious transactions where no actual goods or services are provided.
8Broker (Calo) Services for Government-Provided Services

Intermediary services for processes that should only be handled directly by authorized government institutions.


Examples:

  • Passport, driver's license, or visa application services without proper authorization

  • Company registration services (PT/CV) without proper authorization

  • Game boosting or rank-up services (Joki)
9Ponzi Schemes and Get-Rich-Quick SchemesA Ponzi scheme is a type of investment fraud in which investors are promised big profits at little or no risk.
The money is not invested. Rather, the scam artist concentrates on attracting more investors. A growing number of victims is needed to pay out the supposed profits being distributed to earlier investors.
10Illegal Businesses

Business activities that violate applicable laws and regulations.


Examples:

  • Money laundering services

  • Document forgery services

  • Human trafficking

  • Trading human remains or body parts

  • Businesses selling "black market" electronic products
11Non-Profit Organizations Engaging in Profit-Seeking ActivitiesNon-profit organizations are not permitted to conduct activities primarily intended to generate profits or distribute profits to members.
12Unregulated Law Firms or Accounting CompaniesLaw firms or accounting companies that are not licensed, regulated, or supervised by the relevant authorities.
13Service Providers Processing Payments on Behalf of Unregistered Sub-Merchants

Providers of systems, software, web development services, POS systems, or similar platforms may only use payment services for their own service fees.


Examples:

  • Web developers accepting payments for their clients’ products or services

  • POS providers collecting payments on behalf of merchants

  • Software platforms facilitating transactions for unregistered sub-merchants
14Goods and/or Services Involving Hacking or Unauthorized Access

Goods or services that enable unauthorized access to electronic systems or facilitate hacking activities.


Examples:

  • Wiretapping devices

  • Traffic signal control devices used without authorization

  • Software designed for unauthorized system access
15Goods and/or Services Containing Hate Material

Goods, images, or services that promote, encourage, or contain hate speech, discrimination, or violence against individuals or groups.


Examples:

  • Content targeting individuals or groups based on religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, or other protected characteristics

  • Content promoting hatred, discrimination, or violence against individuals or groups

Please note that each business type and payment method may have different compliance requirements. For further information, please contact us through the following link Contact Us Page ↗ and complete the submission form provided.