Your holiday sales are booming — but what happens when Stripe freezes your account right in the middle of peak season? You’re not imagining it: Stripe is more sensitive during the holidays. Spiking fraud, unusual transaction patterns, and seasonal chargebacks make accounts more likely to be flagged.

In this video, Maria breaks down why Stripe freezes happen, how to spot early warning signs, and the proactive steps you can take to keep your payments flowing and your holiday revenue safe.

Whether you’re running an ecommerce store, subscription business, or selling high-ticket items, this is the holiday survival guide every merchant needs. Maria also highlights how marketers and business owners can plan around these risks to avoid lost sales and customer friction.

What you’ll learn:

🟩 Why Stripe freezes accounts more often during the holidays

🟩 How seasonal trends and fraud spikes trigger account reviews

🟩 Early warning signs your account might be at risk

🟩 Steps to protect your revenue and keep sales running

🟩 Why having a backup processor is essential this holiday season

Don’t let Stripe hijack your holiday revenue! Need help optimizing your payments? Contact the team!

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