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MATCH code 10: Violation of Standards
Official definition and what it means for your removal request.
Definition
With respect to a Merchant reported by a Mastercard Acquirer, the Merchant was in violation of one or more Standards that describe procedures to be employed by the Merchant in Transactions in which Cards are used, including, by way of example and not limitation, the Standards for honoring all Cards, displaying the Marks, charges to Cardholders, minimum/maximum Transaction amount restrictions, and prohibited Transactions set forth in Chapter 5 of the Mastercard Rules manual.
What this means in plain language
You broke Mastercard’s merchant rules—things like how cards are accepted, how brands are shown, surcharges, transaction limits, or prohibited transaction types. It is a broad “rules breach” code covering operational and compliance expectations in the rulebook.
What you can do
If you were listed under MATCH code 10, you can submit a formal removal request to the PSP or acquirer that added you. They will review your case (cause, remediation, corrective actions) and, if satisfied, can request removal from the MATCH list. We help you draft and submit that request. See MATCH list removal and all MATCH and VMSS reason codes.
Removal guides by PSP
The approach to removal depends on which PSP or acquirer listed you. See our PSP-specific guides: