Where can I find a reliable payment processor for SARMs in the UK?

Payments + Shipping & Fulfilment
,

Topic summary

A UK-based SARMs seller is urgently seeking a new payment processor after Viva Payments discontinued service for their product category. Traditional processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) increasingly reject SARMs businesses as “high-risk,” despite legal operation.

Suggestions offered:

  • PayProCC: Recommended as a potential solution specializing in nutraceuticals and high-risk merchant accounts
  • WallidPay: Proposed as an alternative using account-to-account bank transfers instead of card networks, which may bypass typical restrictions. Features include:
    • Direct bank payments (no card rails)
    • UK bank support
    • Lower fees and instant payouts
    • Available via Shopify App Store

The discussion remains open as the original poster investigates these options under time pressure before losing their current processor.

Summarized with AI on October 27. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
1

Hi Guys,

It’s getting more and more difficult to get payment processing for SARMs. I have been using Viva Payments for the past couple years but now they have also decided they will no longer accept them. I am a UK based brand so need one that accepts UK companies.

I’ve come across threads on here and looked into some of the suggestions with no luck. Authorize.net only need to accept US and Canada even though it was suggested on here for UK.

I find myself in a race against time before Viva cut me off leaving me with no card processing and this business/brand is my livelihood.

I’d appreciate any help, guys.

G

2

Hi G,

we noticed this as well that it is getting more difficult to get payment processing. For your business maybe check out this page. Maybe it can help you further or this company can help to get you a payment processing solution.

https://payprocc.com/industry/nutraceuticals/

3

Hi,

Thank you. I appreciate it. I will look into it ASAP.

Thank you

G

4

Hi @Biggaz1979 ,

You’re absolutely right — finding reliable payment processing for SARMs in the UK has become increasingly difficult, especially as more traditional providers (like Viva Payments) tighten their policies around supplement and research chemical categories.

Most mainstream processors (Stripe, PayPal, Viva, etc.) tend to avoid “high-risk” products like SARMs, even if you’re operating legally and transparently. Unfortunately, this leaves many legitimate businesses without reliable options.

A Modern, Card-Free Alternative: WallidPay

You might want to take a serious look at WallidPay, a payment solution that allows you to accept direct bank payments from customers without using cards — making it a strong fit for businesses in restricted or high-risk verticals like SARMs.

What makes WallidPay different:

  • Account-to-account payments — no card networks involved, reducing restrictions.

  • Supports all major UK banks and UK-registered businesses.

  • Bank-authorized verification ensures secure transactions and reduced fraud risk.

  • Lower fees than traditional processors by cutting out intermediaries.

  • Instant payouts — funds settle in real-time, straight to your business account.

Since you’re already based in the UK, getting started with WallidPay is straightforward, and because it doesn’t rely on credit card rails, it avoids many of the issues traditional processors raise with product categories like SARMs.

You can learn more or install the app via WallidPay on the Shopify App Store, or check out their main site at wallid.co.

I know how stressful this can be — especially when it affects your ability to do business. Hope this helps and wishing you a smooth transition!

Genuinely here if you need more ideas or want to troubleshoot setup options.