Prohibited Businesses and Locations
Learn about businesses and locations that are not supported by Dodo Payments
Prohibited Business Categories
Dodo Payments supports only digital product sales. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure and compliant platform, we do not support certain product categories due to legal, compliance, and risk considerations.
Prohibited Product Categories:
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Illegal Products: Any product or service that violates local or international laws.
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Physical Goods: Dodo Payments only supports digital products, so the sale of any physical goods (including weapons, tobacco, and counterfeit items) is not allowed.
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Adult Content: This includes pornography, escort services, or other adult-related products.
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Gambling Services: Online casinos, sports betting, or any game of chance requiring payment are not supported.
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Pyramid and Ponzi Schemes: Any illegal financial schemes designed to generate returns for older investors through the contributions of newer investors.
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Hate Speech: Products or services that promote hate speech, violence, or discrimination against any individual or group.
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Unlicensed Financial Services: Cryptocurrency exchanges, unlicensed money transmission services, or other financial services without proper authorization.
Restricted Locations
Currently we do not work with merchants from the following locations:
- Belarus
- Central Africa Republic
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Iran
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Russia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- The Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Venezuela
These restrictions are based on regulatory requirements, sanctions, compliance limitations, and risk factors. This list is subject to change based on evolving regulations and compliance requirements.
Compliance Requirements
All businesses must:
- Provide accurate business information
- Maintain compliance with local regulations
- Follow our terms of service
- Implement proper security measures
For the most up-to-date information about supported locations, please refer to our List of Countries We Accept Payments From.
Need Help?
If you’re unsure whether your business is eligible, please contact our support team for clarification.