{"id":3490,"date":"2025-08-29T20:52:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T20:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/touchfree.us\/?page_id=3490"},"modified":"2025-10-28T03:59:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T03:59:03","slug":"legitscript-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/touchfree.us\/index.php\/legitscript-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Legitscript Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3490\" class=\"elementor elementor-3490\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3a0521 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e3a0521\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f1f8d6 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f1f8d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">How to Get LegitScript Certified &amp; <\/span>How TouchFree Can Support You<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bce64e elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bce64e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discover why obtaining LegitScript certification is crucial for compliant advertising and secure payment processing in high-risk and regulated industries \u2014 and how TouchFree helps you every step of the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-318b8dc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"318b8dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b21c79 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b21c79\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c06100 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c06100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"585\">If your business operates in a regulated or high-risk industry such as:<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n<ul data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"1315\">\n \t<li data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"726\">\n<p data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"726\"><strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"603\">Pharmacies<\/strong> \u2013 Internet pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, veterinary pharmacies, and traditional drugstores.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"838\">\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"838\"><strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"755\">Telemedicine Providers<\/strong> \u2013 Online platforms that prescribe or sell medications through remote healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"967\">\n<p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"967\"><strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"866\">Weight Loss Providers<\/strong> \u2013 Clinics and merchants offering compounded GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1073\"><strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1008\">Healthcare Supply Chain Businesses<\/strong> \u2013 Pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1216\">\n<p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1216\"><strong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1106\">Other Healthcare Merchants<\/strong> \u2013 Eyeglass and contact lens sellers, discount pharmacy platforms, and healthcare price comparison websites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1315\">\n<p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1315\"><strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1253\">Addiction Treatment Facilities<\/strong> \u2013 Inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment centers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1601\">\nYou\u2019ll need <strong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1361\">LegitScript certification<\/strong> to advertise on platforms like <strong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1423\">Google, Facebook, and Bing<\/strong>, as well as to secure reliable payment processing. Certification proves compliance, builds consumer trust, and positions your business for growth in heavily regulated markets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1601\"><br\/>At <strong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1619\">TouchFree<\/strong>, we specialize in <strong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1669\">high-risk merchant services<\/strong> and can guide you through the certification process while also providing secure, transparent payment processing once approved.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09d1794 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09d1794\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff72adc e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ff72adc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17bd32d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17bd32d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">LegitScript Payment Processing &amp;<\/span> Merchant Accounts<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62703a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62703a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once TouchFree helps you secure LegitScript approval, we provide seamless <strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"326\">LegitScript-certified payment processing and merchant accounts<\/strong>, ensuring your business can operate confidently in regulated industries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64778b4 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64778b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d723c40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d723c40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">What Is LegitScript Certification &amp;<\/span> Why It Matters<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e82da6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e82da6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>LegitScript certification is a compliance program that validates your business as legitimate, ethical, and aligned with industry regulations. For many high-risk sectors, this certification is <strong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"726\">required to advertise on platforms like Google, Bing, and Facebook<\/strong>, and it plays a key role in securing reliable merchant accounts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03f00a7 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03f00a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"846\"><strong>Key Benefits of LegitScript Certification<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1405\"><li data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"971\"><p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"971\"><strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"885\">Access to Advertising Platforms<\/strong> \u2013 Without certification, high-risk merchants cannot run paid ads on major networks.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1122\"><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1122\"><strong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"993\">VIRP Compliance<\/strong> \u2013 Visa\u2019s Integrity Risk Program now requires telemedicine and pharmaceutical businesses to maintain LegitScript certification.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1271\"><p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1271\"><strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1150\">Regulatory Protection<\/strong> \u2013 Certification demonstrates adherence to federal, state, and local laws, reducing the risk of penalties or shutdowns.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1405\"><p data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1405\"><strong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1299\">Competitive Advantage<\/strong> \u2013 Many businesses avoid the process, giving certified merchants an edge in advertising and credibility.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01f75be e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01f75be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5b98b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe5b98b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">What Is VIRP &amp; Why It Makes<\/span> LegitScript Certification Essential<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0e87ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0e87ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"246\">Visa Integrity Risk Program (VIRP)<\/strong>, launched on <strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"277\">April 1, 2024<\/strong>, has reshaped the high-risk merchant space by introducing stricter compliance requirements. Created to reduce non-compliance and prevent illegal activities, VIRP brings added oversight and higher operational costs for businesses in regulated industries such as <strong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"612\">pharmaceuticals, telemedicine, CBD, gambling, and adult entertainment<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9423759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9423759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"846\"><strong>Key Updates Under VIRP<br \/><\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"876\"><p data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"876\"><strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"681\">Mandatory Certification<\/strong> \u2013 Visa and Mastercard now require merchants in sectors like pharmacies, telemedicine, and other card-not-present businesses to be certified by an approved organization such as <strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"873\">LegitScript<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1055\"><p data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1055\"><strong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"894\">Higher Fees<\/strong> \u2013 Registration costs have increased from <strong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"952\">$500 to $950<\/strong>, along with new transaction charges of <strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1017\">$0.10 per transaction<\/strong> plus <strong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1052\">10 basis points on volume<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1273\"><p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1273\"><strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1080\">Tiered Risk Levels<\/strong> \u2013 Businesses are assigned to risk tiers, with <strong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1148\">Tier 1 industries<\/strong> (such as adult entertainment, gambling, and pharmaceuticals) subject to the strictest monitoring and compliance standards.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eaa19b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7eaa19b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a9398e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a9398e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">Who Needs<\/span> LegitScript Certification?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fc4e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fc4e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"315\">LegitScript certification is required for many businesses that operate in <strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"301\">regulated or high-risk industries<\/strong>, including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"949\"><li data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"464\"><p data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"464\"><strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"333\">Pharmacies<\/strong> \u2013 Internet and mail-order pharmacies, veterinary and compounding pharmacies, as well as traditional brick-and-mortar drugstores.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"582\"><p data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"582\"><strong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"493\">Telemedicine Providers<\/strong> \u2013 Online platforms that enable the sale or prescription of medications via telehealth.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"688\"><p data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"688\"><strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"623\">Healthcare Supply Chain Businesses<\/strong> \u2013 Pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"850\"><p data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"850\"><strong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"721\">Other Healthcare Merchants<\/strong> \u2013 Contact lens and prescription eyeglass retailers, healthcare discount platforms, and medical price comparison websites\/apps.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"949\"><p data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"949\"><strong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"887\">Addiction Treatment Facilities<\/strong> \u2013 Residential, outpatient, and inpatient treatment centers.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In addition, certain <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1009\">Merchant Category Codes (MCCs)<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> also require LegitScript certification, such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1227\"><li data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1102\"><p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1102\"><strong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1071\">5912<\/strong> \u2013 Drug Stores and Pharmacies<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1148\"><p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1148\"><strong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1113\">8093<\/strong> \u2013 Addiction Treatment Facilities<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1184\"><p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1184\"><strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1159\">8099<\/strong> \u2013 Health Practitioners<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1227\"><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1227\"><strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1195\">5122<\/strong> \u2013 Pharmaceutical Distribution<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbbe6d0 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bbbe6d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7ed84d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7ed84d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">How Long Does It Take to<\/span> Get LegitScript Certified?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aec8bfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aec8bfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"281\">On average, the <strong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"248\">LegitScript certification process takes 2 to 4 months<\/strong>, depending on several factors:<\/p><ul data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"756\"><li data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"373\"><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"373\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"313\">Application Completeness<\/strong> \u2013 Missing or incomplete documentation can delay approval.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"475\"><p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"475\"><strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"393\">Review Volume<\/strong> \u2013 Processing times vary based on how many applications LegitScript is handling.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"564\"><p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"564\"><strong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"501\">Business Complexity<\/strong> \u2013 More complex business models may face additional scrutiny.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"666\"><p data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"666\"><strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"585\">Responsiveness<\/strong> \u2013 Prompt replies to LegitScript\u2019s questions or requests can speed up approval.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"756\"><p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"756\"><strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"687\">Answer Quality<\/strong> \u2013 Clear, detailed responses help ensure a smoother review process.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"925\"><strong>******For businesses that need to move quickly, TouchFree can help streamline the process and guide you through expedited certification options to reduce wait times.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db92abc e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db92abc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5596aa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5596aa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">LegitScript Certification<\/span> Pricing<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd7dae6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd7dae6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"372\">Obtaining LegitScript certification requires both a <strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"254\">one-time application fee<\/strong> and an <strong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"290\">annual certification fee<\/strong> for each website. Pricing depends on your business type and compliance history.<\/p><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"413\"><strong>Standard Healthcare Certification<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"498\"><li data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"459\"><p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"459\"><strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"436\">Application Fee:<\/strong> $975 (nonrefundable)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"498\"><p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"498\"><strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"477\">Annual Fee:<\/strong> $2,150 per website<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"580\"><strong>Probationary Certification <em data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"578\">(for businesses with prior compliance issues)<\/em><\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"709\"><li data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"626\"><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"603\">Application Fee:<\/strong> $975 (nonrefundable)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"709\"><p data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"709\"><strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"644\">Annual Fee:<\/strong> $3,995 per website (includes enhanced monitoring requirements)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"900\"><strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"728\">Important:<\/strong> Each website you operate must go through its own certification process. All domains must be disclosed and reviewed as part of your application to ensure full compliance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b1143c e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b1143c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f1c32b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f1c32b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">Why Banks and Payment Processors<\/span> Require LegitScript Certification<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c84d915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c84d915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"368\">For merchants in high-risk industries, banks and payment processors often <strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"309\">require LegitScript certification<\/strong> before approving accounts. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s so important:<\/p><ul data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"1020\"><li data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"471\"><p data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"471\"><strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"390\">Risk Reduction<\/strong> \u2013 Certification helps limit fraud, chargebacks, and compliance-related issues.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"610\"><p data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"610\"><strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"499\">Regulatory Compliance<\/strong> \u2013 Visa, Mastercard, and other networks mandate strict industry regulations, which LegitScript helps enforce.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"737\"><p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"737\"><strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"640\">Simplified Underwriting<\/strong> \u2013 Certification acts as a pre-vetting step, making the approval and onboarding process faster.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"897\"><p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"897\"><strong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"763\">Trust &amp; Credibility<\/strong> \u2013 Being LegitScript-certified reassures both financial institutions and customers that your business operates safely and ethically.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1020\"><p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1020\"><strong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"921\">Network Alignment<\/strong> \u2013 Certification ensures your business complies with the standards required by major card brands.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab0c61 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ab0c61\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdfc9de elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdfc9de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">How TouchFree Helps<\/span> Accelerate LegitScript Certification<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d30b11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d30b11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"308\">TouchFree streamlines the LegitScript certification process and helps reduce approval times by guiding you through every step. Our team provides:<\/p><ul data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"836\"><li data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"465\"><p data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"465\"><strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"336\">Faster Certification<\/strong> \u2013 With expert guidance, we help minimize delays and shorten review timelines, often cutting approval down to just a few weeks.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"627\"><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"627\"><strong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"490\">Regulatory Support<\/strong> \u2013 We assist in gathering and preparing the required documents, including business licenses, compliance records, and ownership details.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"836\"><p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"836\"><strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"653\">Tailored Assistance<\/strong> \u2013 Ideal for merchants working under tight deadlines or preparing to launch marketing campaigns, TouchFree ensures your certification process is as smooth and efficient as possible.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86f5eec e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"86f5eec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d961a3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d961a3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">Step-by-Step LegitScript<\/span> Certification Process<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec8148 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ec8148\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"259\">When TouchFree guides you through the LegitScript certification journey, the process typically includes:<\/p><ol data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"936\"><li data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"341\"><p data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"341\"><strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"285\">Create an Account<\/strong> \u2013 Register your business on the LegitScript platform.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"428\"><p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"428\"><strong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"372\">Pay the Application Fee<\/strong> \u2013 Submit the one-time, nonrefundable application fee.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"562\"><p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"562\"><strong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"462\">Complete the Questionnaire<\/strong> \u2013 Provide detailed information about your business operations, compliance policies, and services.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"685\"><p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"685\"><strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"590\">Submit Documentation<\/strong> \u2013 Supply requested documents such as licenses, employee credentials, and compliance records.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"823\"><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"823\"><strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"713\">Engage with Analysts<\/strong> \u2013 Respond quickly to follow-up questions or additional requests for information from LegitScript reviewers.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"936\"><p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"936\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"847\">Receive Approval<\/strong> \u2013 Once approved, pay the annual certification fee to finalize your LegitScript status.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7c05c2 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a7c05c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d610667 elementor-widget 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