---
title: Transaction Laundering
description: Transaction laundering, when an approved merchant processes transactions on behalf of an entity unknown to the payment provider, is a blind spot for traditional banking.
---

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# [Transaction Laundering](https://blog.everc.com/thought-leadership/transaction-laundering)

 Written by [Maya Shabi](https://blog.everc.com/thought-leadership/author/maya-shabi) | Apr 18, 2023, 3:29:00 PM

#### Transaction laundering occurs when an approved merchant processes payment card transactions on behalf of another entity unknown to the merchant acquirer or payment provider.

#### Transaction Laundering Understand the threat and stay one step ahead

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