Real Case Patterns (Anonymized): What Gets Approved — and What Gets Paused

Real Case Patterns (Anonymized): What Gets Approved — and What Gets Paused

Case Patterns · Compliant Payments

Real Case Patterns (Anonymized): What Gets Approved — and What Gets Paused

Four anonymized scenarios we see at IRent Agency. Use them to benchmark your setup: green flags vs red flags, what review teams like, and the quick fixes that move you from “paused” to “approved”.

Case 1 — Clean catalog, fast approval (Approved)

Snapshot

  • Geo: US → CA
  • MCC: 5945 (Hobby/retail)
  • Refund window: 30 days
  • Descriptor: BRAND*StoreName

Signals

✅ Green flags
  • Clear policy pages
  • 3 sample orders w/ tracking
  • Consistent domain/legal/bank

Outcome: live in 48 hours. Limits increased after clean 2-week ramp.

Case 2 — New supplier, borderline MCC (Paused, then Approved)

What triggered the pause

🟠 Amber flags
  • MCC mismatch vs product copy
  • No supplier proof on file
  • Ad spike on day 1

Fixes that worked

  • Reclassified MCC to correct code
  • Uploaded invoices & distribution letter
  • Set velocity cap + test orders

Case 3 — Warranty claims + vague refunds (Paused)

Red flags

⛔ Red flags
  • Warranty language without terms
  • Refund policy “case-by-case” only
  • Descriptor didn’t match site name

What we changed

  • Published warranty/returns template
  • Set 30-day window + RMA steps
  • Aligned descriptor + contact info

Re-reviewed and approved after docs were live.

Case 4 — Mixed brands under one gateway (Declined → Split & Approved)

Problem

  • Two distinct brands in one account
  • Different descriptors & policies
  • Chargebacks at 0.9% on Brand B

Remedy

  • Split into 2 properties (separate MCCs)
  • Unique descriptors & support emails
  • Evidence playbook cut CB to 0.4%

Green vs Red — fast reference

Area Green Red
MCC Matches catalog Low-risk cover
Refunds Clear window Case-by-case
Descriptor Brand*Store Generic name
Evidence Tracking + POD Missing docs
Velocity Ramp plan Day-1 spike
Identity Domain=Legal=Bank Mismatched

Typical review timeline

Should you submit now or fix first?

Submit now

  • MCC picked & consistent
  • Refund & shipping pages live
  • 3 sample orders ready

Fix first

  • Descriptor undecided
  • No supplier docs
  • Ads launch same day

Don’t launch

  • Borderline/prohibited items
  • No refund path
  • Identity mismatch

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We match and operate on warmed payment lanes under dual KYC and signed agreements— we don’t sell or rent accounts. Our job is clean approvals, stable payouts, and disciplined scaling.

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