Hi guys,
Just finished my site to sell dropship CBD & Vape products in the UK, then Shopify notified me that their policies dont allow them to process payments for CBD & Vape in the UK. Does anyone know the best payment processor to use in the United Kingdom? A lot seem to be for Canada/ The US.
Any help would be massively appreciated.
Hello @Stevesmith88 !
I understand how frustrating it can be dealing with Gateways and their restrictions in terms of those kinds of products. My suggestion for you would be to try and set up with the eMerchantBroker (EMB) Payment Gateway.
They are indeed supported in the UK, and if you contact their support following the above link, you will be able to ask them any questions and get some more info.
Since you’re still looking to set up a gateway, I imagine you’re just getting started with Shopify? Besides the issues that you have had with gateways, how are you finding the platform so far? To help you out a bit with your preparation for launch, I have a great Checklist for Launching your Store that you can follow. This is good to give you a bit of structure when trying to get everything set up.
I am having loads of trouble with the platform. Regarding payment gateways. Downloaded loads of crypto gateways and alternative gateways and nothing shows up on my shopify app??
Hi Steve,
You’re not alone — Shopify Payments unfortunately doesn’t support CBD or vape products in the UK, which is frustrating for new stores in these industries.
A strong alternative you can use is WallidPay **https://apps.shopify.com/wallidpay **It’s UK-based and specifically supports high-risk sectors like CBD and vape. It allows customers to pay directly from their bank accounts, making it compliant, reliable, and cost-effective.
Here’s why WallidPay is a good fit:
Works seamlessly with Shopify
No card network limitations
Lower fees than typical processors
Faster setup, no US/Canada-only barriers
It’s a solid way to get your store up and running without the payment issues. Definitely worth considering!