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

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