FTC alleges Nuvei knowingly processed high-risk merchants, signaling enforcement focus on.

Nuvei issued a regulatory action on September 22, 2026.

Primary

Nuvei

Date

September 22, 2026

Sub-sector

B2B Payments

This FTC action establishes a clear compliance and liability precedent for payment processors and acquirers. Sub-$250M fintech founders in payments must understand that merchant vetting failures can trigger regulatory enforcement—affecting underwriting standards, compliance costs, and deal risk for acquirers evaluating payment businesses.

Primary company

Nuvei

Counterparty

Not disclosed

Amount

Not disclosed

Event date

September 22, 2026

Sub-sector

B2B Payments

HQ

Not disclosed

Structure

Not disclosed

Source published

Not disclosed

Publisher

PYMNTS

Source: pymnts.com