MasterCard and Visa banning VPN providers, says Swedish payment service Payson

Charlee Gothard
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'Urgent requirement' from credit card companies behind sudden policy change

MasterCard and Visa are now taking action against VPN providers, according to Swedish payment provider Payson. Customers of Payson have apparently received an email stating that VPN services are...

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