Merrisk

What Affects Your Score

Actions that raise or lower your score

What Affects Your Score

Things That INCREASE Your Score

  • ✅ Low chargeback rate
  • ✅ Low refund rate
  • ✅ High percentage of repeat customers
  • ✅ Long processing history
  • ✅ Consistent transaction volume
  • ✅ Stable revenue month-over-month
  • ✅ Long average customer lifetime
  • ✅ Positive transaction growth

Things That DECREASE Your Score

  • ❌ High chargeback rate (biggest negative impact)
  • ❌ High refund rate
  • ❌ Volatile revenue (big swings month to month)
  • ❌ Declining transaction volume
  • ❌ Low customer retention
  • ❌ Short processing history

Things That DON'T Affect Your Score

  • Your revenue amount (we don't penalize small businesses)
  • Your industry (all industries are treated equally)
  • Your location
  • Your pricing

Note: One bad month won't destroy your score. Our algorithm uses weighted averages to smooth out temporary fluctuations.

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