Update 12/12/2020 2:10pm:
Previously, it was noted that PayPal had pulled out of payment support for Pornhub models, a move that was a hit to models who constantly cashed out on the platform. Now, news surfaced noting Visa and MasterCard are reportedly prohibiting their cards from being used on the Pornhub platform.
News of this comes after an opinion column written by Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times made allegations saying Pornhub features non-consensual revenge porn videos. Kristof said, “site is infested with rape videos. It monetizes child rapes, revenge pornography, spy cam videos of women showering, racist and misogynist content, and footage of women being asphyxiated in plastic bags.”
Since then, Pornhub responded to the claims via the Associated Press and noted it’s “irresponsible and flagrantly untrue” to say the site allows sexual abuse imagery of children on their platform. MasterCard revealed this past Thursday they were ending the usage of their cards on Pornhub after conducting their own investigation due to “violations of standards prohibiting unlawful content on the site.” Stay tuned for more details.
source: CBS News
Original 11/16/2019 4:03pm:
Reports surfaced, noting that PayPal will no longer be offering payment support to those processing payments from Pornhub.
The company issued a statement saying, “Following a review, we have discovered that Pornhub has made certain business payments through PayPal without seeking our permission. We have taken action to stop these transactions from occurring.”
Pornhub issued a statement in response to the move by PayPal, saying they are devastated by the decision and that they will “continue to add more sex worker-friendly” options to get people paid, including crypto and more.
source: NY Daily News
