--- title: BlueSnap's Response to Current Sanctions | BlueSnap description: Get the details on how BlueSnap is responding to current and upcoming sanctions. --- Search - Developers - [See the API](https://developers.bluesnap.com/v8976-JSON/docs/auth-capture) - [Developer Docs](https://developers.bluesnap.com/docs/welcome) - [System Status](https://status.bluesnap.com/) - Login - [Sandbox](https://sandbox.bluesnap.com/jsp/developer_login.jsp) - [Production](https://cp.bluesnap.com/jsp/developer_login.jsp?) - [Contact](https://home.bluesnap.com/contact-us/) [![Bluesnap](https://go.bluesnap.com/hubfs/Images/bluesnap-white.svg)](https://home.bluesnap.com) Menu - [Our Platform](https://www.bluesnap.com/global-payments/global-payment-orchestration/) - [Pricing](https://home.bluesnap.com/payment-gateway-pricing/) - [Resource Center](https://www.bluesnap.com/resources/) - [Talk to Sales](https://home.bluesnap.com/talk-to-sales/) - Sign Up drop down - [Create Sandbox Account](https://sandbox.bluesnap.com/jsp/new_developer_sandbox.jsp) - [Apply Now](https://home.bluesnap.com/merchant-application/) - [Apply Now](https://home.bluesnap.com/merchant-application/) ## Our Platform Increase your global sales and reduce costs with one connection to our All-in-One Payment Platform. ### Products ### [Online & Mobile Checkout](https://home.bluesnap.com/online-and-mobile-checkout/) Seamless checkout experiences ### [Subscriptions](https://home.bluesnap.com/subscriptions/) Grow recurring revenue ### [Invoice Payments](https://home.bluesnap.com/invoice-payments/) Get paid faster ### [Virtual Terminal](https://home.bluesnap.com/virtual-terminal/) Accept via phone, fax or email ### [Marketplaces](https://home.bluesnap.com/payments-for-marketplaces/) Flexible, multi-party payments ### [Integrated Payments for Platforms](https://home.bluesnap.com/integrated-payments-for-platforms/) Differentiate your platform ### [POS Payments](https://home.bluesnap.com/pos-payments/) Simplified POS Payments ### [Unified Commerce](https://home.bluesnap.com/unified-commerce/) Connect every sales channel ### Features ### [Payment Types](https://home.bluesnap.com/north-america/) Offer the global payment types shoppers expect ### [Global Payment Services](https://home.bluesnap.com/global-payments/) One connection to our local bank network ### [Payment Optimization](https://home.bluesnap.com/payment-optimization/) More conversions for more sales ### [Fraud Prevention](https://home.bluesnap.com/fraud-prevention/) World-class fraud prevention ### [Chargeback Management](https://home.bluesnap.com/chargeback-management/) Mitigate costly chargebacks ### [Analytics & Reporting](https://home.bluesnap.com/payment-analytics/) Data you can act on ### Partners ### [Integrations](https://home.bluesnap.com/partners/) Platforms and software that work with BlueSnap ### [Become a Partner](https://home.bluesnap.com/referral-partner-program/) Partner with us ## Who We Serve From retail to saas to education — our platform serves any business — anywhere around the globe. ### [B2B Invoicing](https://home.bluesnap.com/b2b-invoicing/) Invoice payments made simple ### [Consumer Goods](https://home.bluesnap.com/payments-for-consumer-goods/) Exceed consumer expectations ### [Digital Goods](https://home.bluesnap.com/payments-for-digital-goods/) Local options, global growth ### [SaaS](https://home.bluesnap.com/payments-for-saas/) Grow global recurring revenue ### [Gaming](https://home.bluesnap.com/payments-for-gaming/) Frictionless in-game purchases ### [Education ISV](https://home.bluesnap.com/payments-for-education/) Give your schools a better payment experience ## Resource Center Stay ahead of the payments curve with blogs, support articles, webinars, white papers and more. ### [Support Guides](https://support.bluesnap.com/) Learn about processing with BlueSnap — articles, FAQs and more ### [Blog](https://home.bluesnap.com/snap-center/blog/) All the latest industry and company news ### [Resources](https://home.bluesnap.com/snap-center/) White papers, ebooks, case studies, and more. ### Featured Content [Global Payment Processing: Why Do So Many Payments Fail?](https://home.bluesnap.com/snap-center/blog/global-payment-processor/) [How To Accept Payments Online: The Complete Guide](https://home.bluesnap.com/snap-center/blog/accept-payments-online/) # BlueSnap's Response to Current Sanctions **Update as of Thursday, March 31, 2022** We want to assure you we are continuing to monitor the Russia-Ukraine situation and are complying with all sanction rules. **Payment Processing** March 5-7, 2022, Visa, MasterCard and American Express announced they are not supporting any sales into Russia using foreign-issued cards. On March 14, 2022, BlueSnap suspended processing for impacted merchants so they will not incur authorization fees for declined transactions. Merchants still have access to the BlueSnap Merchant Portal. Visa, Mastercard and American Express also blocked all transactions originating from cards issued in Russia beginning March 10, 2022. Therefore, sales and refund attempts on impacted cards are no longer possible. **Payouts** All payouts to sanctioned banks were immediately suspended. We are actively monitoring the evolving sanctions landscape and will continue to provide updates and communicate new information as applicable. If you have any questions, please contact [BlueSnap Support](https://bluesnap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360000127087). **Update as of Tuesday, March 8, 2022** Over the weekend, Visa and MasterCard announced a block on the following transactions: **•** Russian bank issued cards making purchases outside Russia **•** Foreign bank issued cards making purchases in Russia Over the weekend, American Express announced a block on the following transactions: **•** Russian bank issued cards making purchases outside of Russia **•** Globally issued cards making purchases in Russia Additionally, American Express has suspended their Belarus operations. We are taking the proper actions effective Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time to block impacted transactions according to these announcements. This will prevent you from experiencing unnecessary authorization fees for transactions that will be declined. **Update as of Tuesday, March 1, 2022** We want to assure you that BlueSnap is  continually monitoring the Russia-Ukraine situation and its impact on businesses operating in this region. BlueSnap is complying with all current sanctions and will comply with all upcoming sanctions. If your business with BlueSnap is impacted, you will be notified directly.  We are taking the proper actions to block impacted transactions. If you have questions about transactions you are currently processing related to entities in these regions –  Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) and Luhansk People's Republic (LNR) Regions of Ukraine –  please inform your Account Manager or Support ([here](https://bluesnap.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360000127087)). 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