Hi Amit
Thank you I will send you an email
Kind Regards
Lawrence
Topic summary
A UK-based entrepreneur seeks payment gateway recommendations for a new vape and CBD online store, noting that PayPal doesn’t support these products.
Key Challenge:
Vape and CBD products are classified as “high-risk” by most payment processors, making it difficult to secure standard gateways like PayPal or Stripe. Multiple users report account suspensions and advertising restrictions despite selling nicotine-free products.
Recommended Solutions:
- Specialized gateways mentioned: Emerchant Brokers, Authorize.net, SagePay, Segapay, and Payoneer
- UK-specific option: Paytriot Payments (representative actively offering assistance)
- Recent recommendation: Wall ID (Wallidpay) - specifically designed for UK vape/CBD businesses, integrates with Shopify, includes free age verification, and doesn’t require registered company status
Common Issues:
- Authorize.net requires a separate merchant account
- Many sellers experience payment processor suspensions when switching from platforms like BigCommerce
- Advertising and social media linking remain restricted for these product categories
Status: Discussion remains active with ongoing inquiries from new store owners seeking solutions. Several participants report still searching for reliable payment processing options.