The Real BankCardLaw®

BankCardLaw® is a federally registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, reflecting decades of work and leadership in MATCH List law.

As the original MATCH List law firm focused on this area, BankCardLaw has defined the field and continues to serve clients with deep experience and proven results.

We are committed to protecting our name, our work, and the trust our clients place in us.

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Protecting Merchant Accounts With Legal Precision

BankCardLaw has been the go-to legal partner for merchants, processors, and financial institutions navigating the high-stakes world of electronic payments for over 30 years. We specialize in electronic payments law, business legal services, and compliance & government affairs—offering strategic legal solutions that protect your operations and restore access to payment systems.

Whether you’re launching a new venture or defending an established one, our mission is simple: deliver legal insight and advocacy that helps you move forward with strength, stability, and confidence.

BankCardLaw, 1994

Founded by Anthony L. Ogden in Beverly Hills, BankCardLaw quickly became a pioneer in electronic payments law—achieving its first successful MATCH list deletion and setting a new industry standard. Since then, we’ve published the definitive guide for business owners: What Every Business Should Know About Accepting Credit Cards, expanded our reach, forged strategic alliances, critical for success.

Leadership That Shaped the Industry

Anthony L. Ogden, principal and chief counsel, brings over three decades of experience at the intersection of law, finance, and public policy. His career spans private practice, government affairs in Washington, D.C., and extensive work within the payments ecosystem.

He is nationally recognized for his expertise in:

  • Terminated Merchant File (TMF) / MATCH list removal
  • Emergency intervention and restoration of distressed merchant accounts
  • Credit card processing compliance and dispute resolution
  • Card brand regulations and banking relationships
  • Government affairs strategy and policy

His unique blend of legal acumen and industry relationships allows BankCardLaw to offer clients not just representation—but knowledgeable advocacy, real solutions, restoration, and long-term fortification.

A Brief History of BankCardLaw

Street sign at Rodeo Drive with ‘1994’ and founding caption—marking BankCardLaw’s launch in Beverly Hills and its pioneering success in TMF/MATCH deletion for electronic payments.
Handshake over legal desk with gavel and laptop—marking BankCardLaw’s 1999 expansion into electronic payments law and strategic alliances with banks and processors.
Cover of 2004 guide ‘What Every Business Should Know About Accepting Credit Cards’—highlighting BankCardLaw’s thought leadership in merchant account education and electronic payment law.
U.S. Supreme Court building with American flag—marking BankCardLaw’s 2009 relocation to Washington, D.C. to expand legal services and advocate for merchant rights in national policy.
U.S. Capitol building with vibrant flowers—marking BankCardLaw’s 2011 expansion into legislative counsel and government relations to guide clients through complex payment regulations.
Santa Monica Blvd street sign with palm trees—marking BankCardLaw’s 2016 return to Beverly Hills, blending D.C. policy expertise with West Coast innovation in electronic payments law.
3D map of the U.S. with California highlighted—showcasing BankCardLaw’s California roots and national advocacy through Tony Ogden’s leadership in payment industry governance.

– 1994, BankCardLaw is Established

Founded in Beverly Hills, BankCardLaw began pioneering legal services for electronic payments—achieving its first successful TMF/MATCH deletion and setting a new industry standard.

– 1999, Attorney to the Rescue

Expanded representation in the electronic payments space, forging strategic alliances with card brands, banks, processors, and merchant sales organizations.

– 2004, Wrote the Book on Merchant Accounts

Published the definitive guide for business owners: What Every Business Should Know About Accepting Credit Cards—cementing BankCardLaw’s thought leadership.

– 2009, BankCardLaw Goes to Washington

Relocated to Washington, D.C. to deepen service offerings and advocate for clients at the heart of national policy and regulation.

– 2011, Capitol Growth

Joined Government Relations Committees and provided Legislative Counsel on Capitol Hill—unlocking new pathways for clients navigating complex payment regulations.

– 2016, Return to Beverly Hills

Returned to California, blending D.C. influence with West Coast innovation to offer clients unmatched insight into the evolving electronic payments landscape.

– 2016 to Present, California Roots, National Reach

Since returning to California, Tony Ogden has deepened his commitment to industry advocacy through the Assoc. of Payment Professionals (formerly MAC). Through prior service as a Voting Member of the Board of Directors and a longtime member of the Government Relations Committee, he continues to champion regulatory engagement, organizational growth, and merchant account-focused education alongside distinguished financial services leaders.

Why Choose BankCardLaw

Whether you’re a startup entering the payments space or a well-established enterprise facing account termination, BankCardLaw provides strategic legal support for MATCH list removal, expedited merchant funds recovery, emergency intervention to restore distressed merchant accounts, credit card processing compliance, dispute resolution, and guidance through card brand regulations, banking relationships, and government regulatory affairs strategy.

From Beverly Hills to Capitol Hill, BankCardLaw has helped numerous clients restore their merchant accounts, recover millions of dollars in withheld funds, resolve some of the most complex disputes, and build resilient payment infrastructures and portfolios.

Specialized Areas of Practice

Electronic Payments Law

Protecting Merchant Accounts in a World of Risk and Regulation

Business Legal Services

Targeted Legal Solutions That Move Your Business Forward

Compliance & Government Affairs

Influence Policy · Navigate Risk · Preserve Your Business

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