PAYMENT POLICY
Payment Methods, Processing & Security
Last updated: 4 December 2025
1. PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER
All payments on SkinMeister are processed securely through:
FMA-licensed payment institution
PCI DSS Level 1 certified
Support: payments@skinmeister.pro
2. ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS
Credit/Debit Cards:
- Visa
- Mastercard
Platform Credit:
- SkinMeister wallet balance
- Proceeds from previous sales
3. PAYMENT PROCESSING
Transaction Flow:
- Buyer initiates purchase
- Payment authorisation obtained
- Funds held in escrow
- Steam trade initiated
- Item delivery confirmed
- Payment released to seller
- Platform fee deducted
Processing Times:
- Card payments: Instant
- Wallet balance: Instant
4. CURRENCY & PRICING
Currency Support:
- Primary currency: EUR (€)
- Multi-currency display available
- Real-time exchange rates
- No hidden conversion fees
- Transparent pricing at checkout
Pricing Structure:
- Displayed price is the buyer's price
- 10% markup included in all prices
- No additional fees for buyers or sellers
- VAT included where applicable
- Currency conversion at market rates
5. WALLET SYSTEM
Wallet Features:
- Instant deposits via all payment methods
- Hold sale proceeds
- Pay for purchases with credit
- Withdraw to bank account
- View transaction history
- Real-time balance updates
Withdrawal Options:
- Bank transfer (2-5 business days)
- Minimum withdrawal: €10
- Maximum daily withdrawal: €10,000
6. FEES
Pricing Structure:
- Transparent 10% markup on all items
- Markup included in the displayed price
- No additional fees for buyers
- Uniform pricing across all categories
- No hidden costs or commissions
Payment Processing Fees:
- Deposits: Free
- Purchases: Included in price
- Bank withdrawals: €2.50
Other Fees:
- Chargebacks: €25 + disputed amount
- Currency conversion: Market rate
- Inactive account (12+ months): €5/month
- Premium seller verification: Free
7. SECURITY MEASURES
Payment Security:
- PCI DSS Level 1 compliance
- 256-bit SSL encryption
- 3D Secure authentication
- Tokenised card storage
- Two-factor authentication
- Fraud detection systems
- Regular security audits
Account Protection:
- Login notifications for new devices
- Withdrawal confirmations by email
- Spending limits available
- IP-based restrictions
- Session timeout controls
8. REFUNDS & DISPUTES
Refund Eligibility:
- Item not delivered within 24 hours
- Wrong item delivered
- Item materially not as described
- Technical platform errors
- Duplicate charges
Dispute Process:
- Contact support within 48 hours
- Provide transaction details
- Submit evidence as required
- Investigation within 72 hours
- Resolution or escalation
- Refund upon approval
Refund Timing:
- Wallet credit: Instant
- Credit cards: 5-10 business days
9. CHARGEBACKS
Chargeback Policy:
- We actively dispute fraudulent chargebacks
- Account suspended during investigation
- €25 fee for lost chargeback disputes
- Evidence required from both parties
- Permanent ban for chargeback fraud
Prevention Measures:
- 3D Secure verification
- CVV verification
- Address verification (AVS)
- Device fingerprinting
- Transaction velocity checks
10. LIMITS & RESTRICTIONS
Transaction Limits:
- Unverified accounts: €500/day
- Email verified: €2,000/day
- Phone verified: €5,000/day
- KYC verified: €50,000/day
- Single transaction maximum: €10,000
Geographic Restrictions:
- Service not available in sanctioned countries
- OFAC compliance required
- Some payment methods are region-specific
- Local regulations may apply
11. PAYMENT ERRORS
In the event of payment errors:
- Automatic retry on failed transactions
- Email notification on issues
- Payment support available
- Manual processing possible
- Alternative payment methods suggested
12. COMPLIANCE
Our payment processing complies with:
- PCI DSS standards
- EU Payment Services Directive (PSD2)
- Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)
- Anti-Money Laundering regulations
- Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements
- GDPR data protection
13. POLICY UPDATES
We may update this Payment Policy to reflect changes in payment methods, regulations or processing procedures. Users will be informed of material changes by email and website notice.
14. CONTACT INFORMATION
For payment-related enquiries:
Payment Support: payments@skinmeister.pro
Billing Enquiries: billing@skinmeister.pro
General Support: support@skinmeister.pro