MerchantGuard MCP Server

Connect Claude to MerchantGuard for AI-powered payment compliance assistance

Quick Start

Add MerchantGuard to Claude via the Connectors directory:

Go to claude.ai/connectors
Search for "MerchantGuard"
Click "Connect" and authorize with your MerchantGuard account
Start asking Claude about payment compliance!

Available Tools

get_guardscore

Get your GuardScore (0-100) with VAMP breakdown and improvement recommendations.

Example: "Check my GuardScore"

match_psp

Get personalized PSP recommendations based on your industry, region, and risk profile.

Example: "Find the best PSP for my crypto business in the US with $50k monthly volume"

ask_crypto_coach

AI guidance on cryptocurrency compliance, token launches, SEC regulations, and blockchain payments.

Example: "What are the SEC requirements for launching a utility token?"

ask_stablecoin_coach

Guidance on USDC/USDT integration, stablecoin settlement, and crypto payment rails.

Example: "How do I accept USDC payments and settle to my bank account?"

ask_match_coach

MATCH list recovery guidance, high-risk PSP options, and payment processing restoration.

Example: "I was MATCH listed with code 03. How do I get processing again?"

ask_guard_coach

General payment compliance guidance - VAMP thresholds, chargeback prevention, RDR setup, 3DS rules.

Example: "How do I set up RDR to prevent chargebacks?"

get_compliance_alerts

Get latest payment compliance news - VAMP updates, PSP policy changes, regulatory alerts.

Example: "What are the latest VAMP compliance changes?"

Additional Tools

analyze_chargebacks - Analyze chargeback trends and get prevention recommendations
check_compliance_streak - Track your Compliance Dividend progress
get_free_assessment - Get link to free 60-second GuardScore assessment
take_vamp_quiz - Test your VAMP compliance knowledge

Authentication

MerchantGuard uses OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication. When you connect via Claude:

You'll be redirected to MerchantGuard to sign in or create a free account
Authorize Claude to access your GuardScore and compliance data
Claude receives a secure token to make requests on your behalf

Your data is never shared with third parties. See our Privacy Policy.

Data & Privacy

What data does Claude access?

Your GuardScore, compliance status, and anonymized business profile (industry, region, volume tier). No financial transaction data is accessed.

Is my data used for training?

No. Your data is used only to provide personalized compliance recommendations. It is not used to train AI models.

Can I revoke access?

Yes. Go to your MerchantGuard account settings to revoke Claude's access at any time.

Support

Need help with the MCP integration?

Technical Details

Server URL	https://merchantguard-mcp-810654658669.us-central1.run.app
Protocol Version	2025-06-18
Transport	SSE (Server-Sent Events)
Authentication	OAuth 2.0 with PKCE
Tools	11 read-only tools

Disclaimer

MerchantGuard provides educational guidance and informational tools only. Our AI coaches do not provide legal, financial, or professional advice. All tools are read-only and do not execute financial transactions. Consult qualified professionals before making business decisions. See our Terms of Service for full details.

Add to Claude Code

MerchantGuard MCP

GuardScore, GuardScan, Mystery Shopper, 14 compliance coaches, agent certification — 25 tools in one command.

$claude mcp add merchantguard --transport sse https://merchantguard-mcp-810654658669.us-central1.run.app/sse

or install via npm: npm i @merchantguard/guard