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What is a rolling reserve?

Last updated: Oct 24, 2026, 15:06 (UTC+08:00)

It is a share of each payout that the acquirer holds for a set period to cover possible chargebacks. The amount and period are set by the acquirer and are often reduced once you build a clean history.
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