Why adult sites don't take American Express? - GoFuckYourself.com

CrazyWhiteMan · 01-08-2008, 11:57 AM

WHY?? It would be possible to make so much more money, why CCbill and other adult payment processors don't accept AMEX?

baddog · 01-08-2008, 11:58 AM

I don't think AMEX accepts adult.

Klen · 01-08-2008, 11:59 AM

Beacuse amex dont like adult

Brother Bilo · 01-08-2008, 11:59 AM

Plus, they charge a lot more than other cards

PornMogul · 01-08-2008, 12:00 PM

amex is retarded, nuff said

Vick! · 01-08-2008, 12:02 PM

you feel like asking this after 3 years?

CrazyWhiteMan · 01-08-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

Beacuse amex dont like adult

All the strip clubs accept AMEX, infact, it's the most popular CC @ strip joints.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brother Bilo

Plus, they charge a lot more than other cards

Yes, that's true, but almost every other non-adult online merchant accepts AMEX.

So, I don't understand

tony286 · 01-08-2008, 12:08 PM

Because of all the cb's, amex wanted out. Got to thank the ones before us that did all that customer fucking.

czarina · 01-08-2008, 12:10 PM

tony is sooooooooooo right! Amex said about 3 or 4 years ago that they were OK with adult, but then with all the cb's, they decided it wasn't worth it.

Kimmykim · 01-08-2008, 01:36 PM

Amex has been out of this industry much longer than 3 years, except for a few sites that were taking it out of compliance.

Fraud control issues, coupled with management opinions on the business, put an end to it a long time ago.

Mayor · 01-08-2008, 01:37 PM

We used to take them, but AMEX stopped accepting transactions from adult sites.

L-Pink · 01-08-2008, 01:40 PM

Amex doesn't like small dollar transactions (none do really) 25 bucks a month is very small, a tit bar bill in the hundreds is just what they want.

WiredGuy · 01-08-2008, 01:45 PM

They were never friendly towards adult internet. Point of presence adult they seems to love since that's much harder to dispute.
WG

EvilFubAr · 01-08-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyWhiteMan

All the strip clubs accept AMEX, infact, it's the most popular CC @ strip joints.

Yes, that's true, but almost every other non-adult online merchant accepts AMEX.

So, I don't understand

Strip clubs take amex because its a point of sale transaction with a receipt.

american pervert · 01-08-2008, 03:10 PM

when i worked at a live video chat company back in '99 we had ppl who were addicted to this like crack. and when they wanted to get more than the daily limits we'd have them fax in scans copy of id's that were signged, copy of their cc card front and back, and a letter telling us to let them charge more. this one guy was there for a while, used amex and wasn't a long time customer, maybe 2-3 months. about 4th month he does $30k and wants to charge it back. so we sent the info to amex and they made him pay. i would imagine they got sick of shit like that.

Rochard · 01-08-2008, 03:15 PM

Damn newbies.....

NemesisEnforcer · 01-08-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyWhiteMan

All the strip clubs accept AMEX, infact, it's the most popular CC @ strip joints.

AmEx is the best card to use at a strip club. Whenever a girl makes promises that she can?t keep to get you into the VIP room, let AmEx know and they will charge it back immediately.

ridikuloz · 01-08-2008, 05:38 PM

Why doesn't porn accept Diners Club?

WiredGuy · 01-08-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by american pervert

when i worked at a live video chat company back in '99 we had ppl who were addicted to this like crack. and when they wanted to get more than the daily limits we'd have them fax in scans copy of id's that were signged, copy of their cc card front and back, and a letter telling us to let them charge more. this one guy was there for a while, used amex and wasn't a long time customer, maybe 2-3 months. about 4th month he does $30k and wants to charge it back. so we sent the info to amex and they made him pay. i would imagine they got sick of shit like that.

They processed AmEx?
WG

GreyWolf · 01-08-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyWhiteMan

WHY?? It would be possible to make so much more money, why CCbill and other adult payment processors don't accept AMEX?

They used to play the adult game CWM, but prob stopped at least 7 years ago - if not longer.

Who knows the motivation, but prob fair reason was abuse - they did not want the hassle - and may not have wanted the "association".

american pervert · 01-08-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WiredGuy

They processed AmEx?
WG

back in the day, 1999ish

MaDalton · 01-08-2008, 06:53 PM

we accept Amex at www.amazingcontent.com

GreyWolf · 01-08-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MaDalton

we accept Amex at www.amazingcontent.com

Hehe

And may you do well in 2008 from your Amex facility Ma D

Still got a company which is really part of the adult biz, tho "subtle" and we got Amex on that - but, it's more physical product than net transactions.

madfuck · 01-08-2008, 07:03 PM

thats some crazy shit...

TSGlider · 01-08-2008, 08:10 PM

They used to...and it was one scary motherfucking day when they pulled the plug.

barkerdude · 11-27-2008, 08:04 AM

You have to go under the radar but I know a solution that's been going for 3 years with prompt payouts every week. It's an aggregator but so is CC Bill.

scottskype2008 if anyone wants info...

Dagwolf · 11-27-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyWhiteMan

WHY?? It would be possible to make so much more money, why CCbill and other adult payment processors don't accept AMEX?

It wasn't my fault, I swear. I had nothing to do with it.

CDSmith · 11-27-2008, 09:51 AM

Amex stopped accepting adult transactions online in 2000.

I recall there were several "the sky is falling" threads posted on various boards at the time.

aico · 11-27-2008, 12:35 PM

because people who want online porn never leave their home, so their whole slogan "don't leave home without it" was bumpkis.

Calico Jack · 11-27-2008, 12:39 PM

It's a shame...I get 3 points per dollar spent on my Amex. Half our Christmas shopping comes from points we redeem from our years spending.

JFK · 11-27-2008, 01:33 PM

Love My Am Ex Airmiles card

rowan · 11-28-2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calico Jack

It's a shame...I get 3 points per dollar spent on my Amex. Half our Christmas shopping comes from points we redeem from our years spending.

The merchants (and ultimately the consumers) cover those perks by paying higher merchant fees.

01-08-2008, 11:57 AM	#1
CrazyWhiteMan Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 170	Why adult sites don't take American Express? WHY?? It would be possible to make so much more money, why CCbill and other adult payment processors don't accept AMEX?

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Brother Bilo Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: I live in cage Posts: 4,193	Plus, they charge a lot more than other cards __________________

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american pervert Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,830	when i worked at a live video chat company back in '99 we had ppl who were addicted to this like crack. and when they wanted to get more than the daily limits we'd have them fax in scans copy of id's that were signged, copy of their cc card front and back, and a letter telling us to let them charge more. this one guy was there for a while, used amex and wasn't a long time customer, maybe 2-3 months. about 4th month he does $30k and wants to charge it back. so we sent the info to amex and they made him pay. i would imagine they got sick of shit like that. __________________ I can resist everything except temptation

01-08-2008, 11:58 AM	#2
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	I don't think AMEX accepts adult.

01-08-2008, 11:59 AM	#3
Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	Beacuse amex dont like adult

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PornMogul Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA Posts: 1,495	amex is retarded, nuff said

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	Because of all the cb's, amex wanted out. Got to thank the ones before us that did all that customer fucking.

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czarina Webmaster Extraordinaire Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: A beautiful beach... Posts: 10,748	tony is sooooooooooo right! Amex said about 3 or 4 years ago that they were OK with adult, but then with all the cb's, they decided it wasn't worth it.

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Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	Amex has been out of this industry much longer than 3 years, except for a few sites that were taking it out of compliance. Fraud control issues, coupled with management opinions on the business, put an end to it a long time ago.

01-08-2008, 01:37 PM	#11
Mayor Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 497	We used to take them, but AMEX stopped accepting transactions from adult sites.

01-08-2008, 01:40 PM	#12
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	Amex doesn't like small dollar transactions (none do really) 25 bucks a month is very small, a tit bar bill in the hundreds is just what they want.

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madfuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,032	thats some crazy shit...

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11-27-2008, 08:04 AM	#26
barkerdude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	I work with some adult merchants taking Amex You have to go under the radar but I know a solution that's been going for 3 years with prompt payouts every week. It's an aggregator but so is CC Bill. scottskype2008 if anyone wants info...

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